Delta Companies Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states of Missouri and Arkansas, is a highway and site development contractor specializing in asphalt paving and road construction materials. We are vertically integrated, with numerous aggregate locations, asphalt plans, a liquid asphalt terminal, and local construction offices, to serve multiple transportation infrastructure needs. We continuously strive to be a model of excellence by working with our customers to provide safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. To learn more about Delta Companies Inc. visit www.deltacos.com.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Delta Companies Inc., and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Job Summary

Responsible for daily operation of an asphalt production plant, including safety, compliance, and quality control.

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams

• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies

• Ensure the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, quality, and efficiency

• Effectively coordinate the day-to-day work environment and staff to ensure safety, regulatory, and production targets are met

• Actively support and lead Company initiatives related to safety and employee development

• Assist with training, coaching and development of employees to perform at their highest level

• Maintain effective relationships with internal/external customers, suppliers, and Company business groups

• Effectively communicate in a professional manner in person, over the phone, and on company radio channels

• Establish plant production schedules to meet supply, schedule, and delivery needs

• Use computer system to enter and maintain data, manage schedules, prepare reports, and respond to e-mail correspondence

• Batch and inspect loads to ensure consistency of mix

• Coordinate scheduling of plant equipment maintenance

• Order and maintain inventory of raw materials supply

• Safely operate company equipment, tooling, and vehicles as needed

Skills

• 3 or more years of experience in asphalt production operations and/or related role

• 2 or more years of experience in a supervisory role preferred

• Self-directed, results-oriented, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance

• Ability to lead and motivate others; prior experience effectively managing a team preferred

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines

• Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office products

Requirements

• Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; Class B commercial license preferred

Physical Requirements

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk across uneven terrain; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery
• Occasionally required to work from heights
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions and loud noise; including some exposure to fumes or airborne particles

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