Asphalt Plant Operator - Berea Blacktop Plant

ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR - JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Allen Company, Inc. is a leading Road Construction and Asphalt Paving Contractor in Central Kentucky. Our business operations are made up of limestone quarries, hot-mix asphalt plants, road construction, asphalt paving, concrete work, grading, drainage, site preparation, excavation, and utility work. Since 1939, The Allen Company has been family owned and operated, expanding its operations during that time to 4 Quarry locations and 5 Asphalt Plants. We service Clark, Fayette, Woodford, Jessamine, Garrard, Lincoln, Boyle, Jackson and Madison counties.

Currently, The Allen Company, Inc. is looking for an Asphalt Plant Operator in Berea, Ky. The Plant Operator is responsible for managing and leading the daily operations. Ensuring a safe and efficient environment that includes competencies in safety, administrative, leadership/supervisory, and technical skills.

Responsibilities Include:

· Understanding of the asphalt plant operations and equipment

· Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and practices

· Lead and direct the maintenance of the plant and operation issues

· Direct personnel on production goals and manage production schedule.

· Manage inventory of raw materials such as sand, stone, liquid asphalt, fuel,

· Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel, management, state & local officials, & customers.

· Implement and maintain the Corporate Safety Program including preplanning to identify conditions and exposures; proper safety and personal protective equipment; and accident investigation and reporting.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

. Experience with OSHA regulations

· Continuous learner

· Computer skills

· Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check

· Able to work independently with attention to detail

· Able to create (and work effectively in) a team environment

· Able to respond to stressful situations and customers in a professional, courteous manner

· Excellent organizational skills

· Able to write reports, document findings, and procedures, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and owners.

· Able to work various times during day, night or weekend hours, at various locations

· Must have a valid KY driver’s license

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environments described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls

· Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus

· Must be able to work in and indoor and outdoor environment

· Able to work in all weather conditions

· Able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs

Education

· High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

The Allen Company, Inc., is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person