Plant Operator in Limerick, Maine at ASMG

All States Materials Group ® is a regional leader in road building, pavement preservation and distribution of road materials. We see the exciting in what most take for granted: the roads we drive on every day. We strive to be the best at what we do, and we seek to do it better every day, in a safe, environmentally responsible, and technologically advanced way

Position Summary

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the asphalt plant.

Essential Functions:

The following list is intended to be exemplary of the functions and physical demands of the position however it is not exhaustive of all day-to-day activities. The incumbent will be required to perform any or all of the following in a given day or week:

1. Adheres to all safety rules, wears proper PPE at all times, and works safely on all jobs
2. Daily operation of designated asphalt plant;
3. Serve as the primary operator responsible for overseeing and managing operations during the shift, ensuring efficient production of asphalt materials.
4. Processing orders, customer service;
5. Preventative maintenance on the plant;
6. Ordering supplies, monitoring fuel;
7. While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is regularly required to stand for up to 10-12 hours (rest breaks as required by law will be provided), use hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks, stoop, bend, twist, kneel and crouch.
8. Report immediately to Plant Manager any damage to the equipment or safety hazards or accidents.
9. Must be able to consistently lift and/or manipulate with push/pull force +/- 50 pounds.
10. Flexibility with regard to schedule, working early and/or extended hours, weekends, and holidays when required.
11. Other duties as assigned.

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in asphalt plant operations.
3. Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in welding and cutting operations.
4. Proficient computer skills and a customer-service-oriented mindset.
5. Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
6. Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
7. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, see and listen. The employee must be able to push levers forward and backwards. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, twist, kneel and crouch. Employee may sit for an hour or more at a time.

Independent Action:

Performs work independently within scope of established guidelines and practices. Consults with senior teammates and Plant Manager where clarification or exception to procedure may be required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. It is the continuing policy to recruit and employ the best qualified individuals without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected military or veteran status, and/or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to personnel actions such as, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, working conditions, benefits and compensation, training, apprenticeship, performance appraisals, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination and any and all other terms and conditions of employment. Decisions with regard to the above will be based on job related criteria, individual merit and qualifications.

It is the policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, physical or mental disability, and/or protected military or veteran status or other protected bases with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at the Company. The Company will continue to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based upon their gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran statuses, in all employment practices.

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in asphalt plant operations.
3. Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in welding and cutting operations.
4. Proficient computer skills and a customer-service-oriented mindset.
5. Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
6. Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
7. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, see and listen. The employee must be able to push levers forward and backwards. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, twist, kneel and crouch. Employee may sit for an hour or more at a time.

Independent Action:

Performs work independently within scope of established guidelines and practices. Consults with senior teammates and Plant Manager where clarification or exception to procedure may be required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.