Asphalt Plant Operator

Rogers Group is currently seeking a PLANT OPERATOR for our Algood, TN, Sparta, TN, and Albany, KY locations. The successful candidate for this role will have previous experience operating a crushing plant or working with crushers, conveyors, and screens. The successful candidate must also possess a strong commitment to safety excellence.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for safely operating and maintaining the asphalt plant and construction equipment to ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced as needed.
• Determining proper quantities of materials needed to produce asphalt
• Adjusting controls to regulate the flow of materials
• Maintaining the speed of systems
• Ensuring the plant is operating at the proper temperature.
• Perform walk-around and site inspections for all equipment to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials.
• Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.
• Supervise employees at the plant. May be designated to train employees as needed.
• Ability to weld using an arc welder and cutting torch is a plus.
• Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, and successfully discuss production problems with co-workers and supervisors.
• Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed. Enters reports into computer system.
• Clean control house and yard facility daily.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• General mechanical knowledge
• Ability to maintain safe working conditions
• Previous experience working with Asphalt environmental preferred
• Basic welding skills preferred

As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holidays including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment.