Asphalt Plant Operator
Brooks Construction Company, Inc.
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Communicates with foremen to determine daily material needs
- Coordinates with suppliers, plant manager, logistics, and vendors to order aggregates, liquid binder, repair parts, and supplies
- Schedules and supervises loader operators and ground crew
- Performs and oversees daily maintenance and repairs
- Completes daily plant recordkeeping and production reporting
- Operates plant computer systems to manage production and load trucks
- Monitors material temperature, quality, and adjusts production as needed
- Performs preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment
- Works with Maintenance Manager to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions
- Maintains system logs and documentation for testing and operations
- Assists with new equipment installations and modifications
- Works at heights up to 100 feet and performs physical repair tasks using tools and machinery
- Ensures site safety for all personnel and equipment
- Provides supervision, training, performance feedback, and discipline to plant personnel as needed
- Assists others in department as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Competence in operating and maintaining technical equipment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Dependability, reliability, and strong work ethic
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Safety-first mindset and ability to use PPE
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to adapt to changing demand and schedules
- Physical ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform climbing, kneeling, crouching, and balancing tasks
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous experience with motors, pulleys, belts, hydraulics, welding, electrical, or plant operations preferred
- Mechanical troubleshooting and heavy equipment experience preferred
- Membership in or willingness to join the local operating engineers union highly desired
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered
- Lifting/Carrying: Up to 50 lbs frequently
- Pushing/Pulling: Up to 50 lbs frequently
- Driving: Regular driving of automatic and possibly standard transmission vehicles
- Movement Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, and keyboarding; occasional sitting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing, crawling, and reaching above shoulder level
- Use of Hands: Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and handling materials
- Environmental Exposure: Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, dust, wet surfaces, uneven terrain, and standing on concrete; frequent travel; frequent work in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Plant-based work environment
- Frequent interaction with foremen, superintendents, QC/QA lab, Safety, HR, Accounting, and other internal departments
- Work pace varies with asphalt demand
- Must be able to work long hours, weekends, and nights as needed
- Directly supervise and manage plant personnel including Loader Operators and Ground Crew
- Provide leadership, performance feedback, training, and direction to ensure safe and efficient plant operations
- How to Apply:
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