Job Summary:

The Yard Person/Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the asphalt (HMA) plant and assisting in the safe and efficient operation of plant processes. This role is essential to supporting daily production, ensuring quality asphalt output, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.

Essential Functions:

1. Results Matter. Safely load, unload, stockpile, and manage materials (aggregates, RAP, liquid asphalt) using loaders, forklifts, and other heavy equipment to support asphalt plant operations.
2. Dedication. Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot asphalt plant equipment, including drum/dryer systems, conveyors, silos, and related components, to ensure consistent production and adherence to mix specifications.
3. Committed to Serve. Perform routine mechanical maintenance, repairs, and adjustments on plant equipment, utilizing stick/MIG welding, fabrication, and cutting skills to minimize downtime and maintain plant reliability.
4. Determined. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the asphalt plant, yard, and equipment to promote operational efficiency and safety.
5. Focused. Conduct pre-shift and ongoing equipment inspections; identify mechanical or operational issues and report or resolve them promptly.
6. Protect Family and Friends. Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and lockout/tagout practices to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with air quality and environmental standards.
7. Respect and Engage. Collaborate with plant operators, truck drivers, maintenance personnel, and supervisors to meet production schedules, deadlines, and quality standards.
8. Communicate. Maintain clear communication with team members and supervisors while supporting shipping, receiving, dispatch, and overall plant operations.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Relevant experience in asphalt (HMA), construction materials, or heavy industrial environments strongly preferred.
3. Stick/MIG welding, fabrication, and cutting experience preferred.
4. Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain asphalt plant equipment required.
5. Prior experience as a Plant Operator in an asphalt (HMA) facility is strongly preferred.
6. Experience operating and maintaining asphalt plant components such as drums, burners, conveyors, silos, loaders, and related equipment.
7. Strong work ethic with a demonstrated history of punctuality, reliability, and consistent attendance.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
9. Attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
10. Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
11. Valid driver’s license.
12. Legal right to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Minimal travel required for the role.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Exerting up to 50 pounds or more of force regularly, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and occasionally moving greater weights as required. The job involves consistent physical activity including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials. Duties also include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and bending for periods of time in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear in order to communicate with employees and visitors.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.