Job purpose

The Assistant Wash Plant Operator is responsible for assisting with the operation of the wash plant and screen in order to produce materials used in the construction of roads. This position is responsible for screening operations, maintenance, and light repairs to the wash plant. This position will begin at the start of the 2024 construction season with an anticipated start from mid-April to early May.

Duties and responsibilities

• Safe operation of the Wash Plant/Screen with up-to-date computerized equipment controls
• Assist with plant maintenance and operation
• Light welding and use of a cutting torch to repair and maintain equipment
• Safe operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical conveyor belts
• Monitor material quality and inspect material
• Work closely with the Quality Control Department
• Calibrate plant for maximum efficiency
• Monitor inventory levels for all of the materials
• Ensure that the equipment & plant functions as designed at all times
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions in order to minimize downtime as well as striving to improve equipment/plant operating efficiency to maximize production, save time, save fuel, and minimize labor
• Follow and be knowledgeable about all safety and MSHA regulations at all times
• Safe operation of other pieces of equipment (Off-road truck, front-end loader, dozer, excavator, skid steer)
• All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined
• One year of screening, crushing, and/or plant experience (willing to train the right candidate)
• Experience working with electrical conveyor belts
• Experience with welding and cutting torch
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment

Working conditions

• Indoor/Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
• Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises

Physical requirements

• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds

Why Work for Northern Improvement?

• Union Company- Local 49 for equipment operators (company pays fringe benefits)
• Fifth Generation Family Owned and Operated
• Excellent Equipment
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Safety First Mindset

Northern Improvement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a Safety Sensitive position.