Plant Operator - Cincinnati, OH
Subsidiary: Barrett Industries
Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Barrett Paving is a leader in heavy civil construction with a vertically integrated value chain which includes aggregate production, hot mix asphalt plants, asphalt paving services, and a wide range of road construction work. We engage in heavy civil and commercial construction projects in counties throughout Upstate NY, specializing in airport and highway work. The mission of Barrett Paving has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about Barrett Paving visit www.barrettpaving.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
Barrett Paving Materials is currently seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator to operate the production of hot mix asphalt and other mix designs used in the construction and maintenance of roadways.
Main Responsibilities
- Receive orders for asphalt
- Ensure customers get accurate product and pricing
- Complete preventive maintenance on the plant, including planning, documenting, and recording scheduled maintenance, and respond to any mechanical breakdowns or malfunctions in a timely manner.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the plant(s), including the inside/outside of the operator’s shack.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of materials, such as: additives, fuel, and liquid asphalt to meet daily production needs.
- Assist in establishing maintenance budgets and procedures.
- Compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations/policies.
- Continuously improve safety and productivity at the facility.
Skills
- Previous experience equipment and/or working in an HMA plant is preferred
- Good mechanical skills for equipment repair and fabrication is desirable
- Flexibility to work varying shifts and hours based on market demands
- MSHA certification is considered a plus
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational school graduation is required
Physical Requirements
- Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
- Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
- Frequent exposure to loud noise
- Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
Benefits
Our company is not only an extraordinary place to work, but we also have competitive pay & comprehensive benefits, such as: health, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, AD&D, Teladoc, health advocate, and many more.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
