Position Overview, Grand Junction

Asphalt Plant Operator

This is a skilled position controlling production and load out of materials produced in plants. The plant operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of plant equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor. Some night work will be required.WAGE Range: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour; dependent on experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reads work schedules and determines sequence of operations. Operates plant according to production schedule using appropriate materials. Monitor material operation to ensure quality of mix. Performs basic maintenance and service on plant as required.Ability to weld using an arc welder or cutting torch is preferred. Cleans control house and yard facility daily. Oversee truck scales and the loading of the trucks. Enters production information into computer systems. Other duties as assigned per supervisor. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise plant employees.Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondences and memos.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.Knowledge of Inventory and Order processing systems; uses job specific computer system for ticketing and two way radio for communications. Drivers License required. CDL a plus. Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Work Environment: The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Other Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Subject to drug testing, background and records checks. About CRH: CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.