What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hot Plant Operator / Jackson, MS position at Lehman-Roberts, A Granite Company?
This Opportunity is for a Hot Plant Operator with a work location in Jackson, MS.
General Summary
This position is responsible for operating a hot plant to maintain production goals and perform repair and maintenance as needed.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Operating a hot plant efficiently to maintain production goals
Placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for load-out on trucks for delivery to job sites.
Perform general maintenance, repair, and service to hot plant as required.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.
May operate equipment including: front end loader, skip loader, skid steer, and other equipment as needed.
Communicate current job information with contractors and drivers.
Maintain plant files and records.
Education
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Work Experience
5 years of experience operating a hot plant---preferred.
Experience with Astec controls.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operations.
Ability to troubleshoot plant operational issues.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to obtain an M.S.H.A Part 46 Certificate (5000-23) as required for the job.
Workers Should Be Able To
Practice good safety habits
Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
Follow instructions and meet set standards
Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
Physically, Workers Must Be Able To
Stoop, bend, and crouch
Use hands, arms, and legs fully
See well (either naturally or with correction)
Lift up to 80 pounds.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Demonstrate ability to learn Company's timekeeping and reporting systems.
Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct daily.
Ability to understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulations.
Ability to react and quickly adapt in a fast-paced the plant environment.
Ability to communicate bilingually in English and Spanish is a plus!
We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees!
It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
General Summary
This position is responsible for operating a hot plant to maintain production goals and perform repair and maintenance as needed.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Operating a hot plant efficiently to maintain production goals
Placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for load-out on trucks for delivery to job sites.
Perform general maintenance, repair, and service to hot plant as required.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.
May operate equipment including: front end loader, skip loader, skid steer, and other equipment as needed.
Communicate current job information with contractors and drivers.
Maintain plant files and records.
Education
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Work Experience
5 years of experience operating a hot plant---preferred.
Experience with Astec controls.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operations.
Ability to troubleshoot plant operational issues.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to obtain an M.S.H.A Part 46 Certificate (5000-23) as required for the job.
Workers Should Be Able To
Practice good safety habits
Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
Follow instructions and meet set standards
Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
Physically, Workers Must Be Able To
Stoop, bend, and crouch
Use hands, arms, and legs fully
See well (either naturally or with correction)
Lift up to 80 pounds.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Demonstrate ability to learn Company's timekeeping and reporting systems.
Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct daily.
Ability to understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulations.
Ability to react and quickly adapt in a fast-paced the plant environment.
Ability to communicate bilingually in English and Spanish is a plus!
We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees!
It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.