Asphalt Plant Operator

Subsidiary: Barrett Industries (110) 

HRI, Inc. is part of Barrett Industries, a leader in heavy civil construction in the northeastern United States.  HRI engages in heavy civil construction projects in Pennsylvania in addition to specific project work in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia.  Since 1947, HRI’s mission has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. Barrett Industries is a subsidiary of the Colas Group, a worldwide leader in infrastructure construction and maintenance. Our company provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee.

HRI, Inc. is seeking an energetic individual to join our team in the Curtain Gap asphalt plant. The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter that can also function well with co-workers and customers.  A qualified candidate will have some experience running a hot mix asphalt plant, have good mechanical aptitude when it comes to repairing/ fabricating equipment or a combination of training and experience.  Applicant must be able to work varying shifts and long hours dependent on market demands. 

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF PLANT EMPLOYEE

To insure that all operating equipment in plant, pertaining to the processing of raw material is performing adequately and to monitor such activities in a safe and efficient manner on a continuous basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF PLANT OPERATOR

• Visually and audibly monitor all plant processing equipment before, during and after operations. 
• Manage incoming and outgoing of materials pertaining to the needs of production.
• Moves controls on panel board to load trucks
• Observes gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Assist in the repair of the plant.
• Schedule customers to production rates of plant.
• Complete all necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
• General knowledge of JDE to assist the Plant Superintendent in making purchase orders and purchase order receipts
• Maintain a positive and productive attitude in regards to company and customer outlook and goals to maintain positive employee morale. The promotion of good employee and customer relations is vital to the success of the business.
• Responsible for the plant and employees in the Plant Foreman’s absence.
• Open the plant 30 minutes prior to the when the first driver is scheduled to arrive. Daily reports should be worked on at this time.
• Keep your office area clean and organized
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate
• Acceptable Driving Record
• Mechanically Inclined
• Leadership Experience
• Basic Computer Knowledge

Colas Inc.and its subsidiaries (HRI Inc.) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here EEO document.  If you need accomodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Colas Inc. 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.