What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Feeder Operator position at W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company?
Job Title: Asphalt Feeder/Loader operator
Location: Byram, MS
Summary:
The Asphalt Feeder operator (often classified as a Front-End Loader Operator at an asphalt plant) is responsible for safely and efficiently supplying raw materials to the asphalt production plant. This role involves maintaining consistent, accurate material levels in the feeder bins to ensure continuous production, operating a loader in high-traffic stockpile areas, and performing routine maintenance
Key Responsibilities:
- Material Management: Identify and transport aggregate/stone from stockpiles to the plant's feeder bins, maintaining adequate levels in 4 or more bins simultaneously.
- Loader Operation: Operate a front-end loader in a high-traffic area, keeping stockpiles managed, pushed up, and organized.
- Quality Control: Maintain the correct blend of aggregate sizes for the current production mix.
- Plant Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-trip inspections, fuel, lubricate, and grease the loader and conveyor systems.
- Site Cleanup: Keep roadways around the plant and stockpiles clean, level, and free of spilled materials.
- Collaboration: Communicate via radio with plant operators to coordinate material feeding and report any malfunctions.
- Safety Adherence: Follow all company safety policies, MSHA/OSHA regulations, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Experience: Proven experience operating a front-end loader or similar heavy equipment, preferably in a plant environment.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to perform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery.
- Physical Strength: Ability to lift over 50 pounds, climb onto equipment, and work in varied weather conditions.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to distinguish between different material sizes (stone) and monitor bin levels accurately.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a Negative result.
- Must be able to complete a post- offer physical with a Capable result
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
- Experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Ascend/Descend ladder 8-10 feet to access equipment operating station.
- Keep equipment moving along specified path to ensure equipment is processing material to required specifications.
- Remove excess built up material at the end of shift using scraper and shovel, periodically the operator may need to use jack or chipping hammers.
- May perform other duties as assigned by Forman or Manager.
Work Environment:
This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on-site safety and compliance.
Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.
Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.
About Yates Construction
Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our clients business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.
Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.
Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.