SIMON | Asphalt Plant Operator

Job Summary:

Responsible for operation of a fixed or mobile Asphalt Plant

Main Responsibilities:

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
•    Supports the Simon safety culture and other Company initiatives
•    Coordinates and ensures safe operation of plant and components
•    Provides direction and mentorship to plant ground crew and equipment operators related to daily operations of plant
•    Adjusts manual and computer-aided controls and/or or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges
•    Use computer system to enter and maintain data, handle dispatch schedule, prepare reports, and respond to e-mail correspondence
•    Assists internal and external customers with ordering
•    Optimally communicates with customers and drivers in person, over the phone, and on company radio channels
•    Reviews and processes orders ensure accurate material mixes are being delivered; prepares invoices, delivery tickets, and related shipping documents
•    Ensures adequate material and supplies are on-hand to meet plant production goals
•    Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
•    Assists with general housekeeping and plant maintenance including repair and replacement of valves, motors, bearings, gaskets, shafts, gauges, etc.; climbs tank ladders to read gauges and/or perform maintenance tasks
•    Maintains accurate operational, inspection, and maintenance records
•    Completes and submits daily production reports
•    Coordinates tear down, transfer and re-assembly of mobile plant (if applicable)
•    Travels to job site/mobile plant site locations as necessary
•    Safely operates company equipment, tooling, and vehicles

Education:

•    High school diploma or equivalent
•    Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; commercial license preferred

Skills:

•    3-5 years of experience in asphalt operations and/or construction industry preferred
•    1-2 years of experience in a supervisory role preferred
•    Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers and establish relationships
•    Self-directed, hard-working, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance
•    Ability to lead and empower others
•    Ability to effectively prioritize, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines
•    Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office products

Physical Requirements:

•    Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
•    Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
•    Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
•    Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain; may require some work performed from heights of 50’ or more
•    Frequent exposure to loud noise
•    Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
•    Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals

Benefits and Perks:

•    Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
•    Prescription Drug Coverage
•    Dental and Vision Plans
•    Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
•    Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
•    Paid Parental Leave
•    Employee Assistance Program 
•    Life and AD&D Insurance 
•    Disability Insurance 
•    Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
•    401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
•    Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.