• Asphalt Plant Operator

    D.A. Collins CompaniesSaratoga Springs, NY 12866

    Job #2648415209

  • The D.A. Collins family of companies has brought safety, quality, and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway, and bridge construction for over 70 years. As a member of the D.A. Collins Companies, Pallette Stone Corp. is seeking a reliable individual for a full-time permanent position as an Asphalt Plant Operator .

    Upon acceptance of offer, we will coordinate new hire paperwork and pre-employment substance abuse screening (Drug Free Employer).

    Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To:

    • Report directly to the site superintendent communicating production requirements and maintenance needs

    • Full time position with overtime required during the peak season

    • Continually communicate with customers and coworkers to ensure awareness of any changes in operations, possible break downs or delays

    • Coordinate with Trucking Manager with regards to asphalt schedule for trucks, tons, times and plant locations for given jobs

    • Operate plant according to production schedule using appropriate materials

    • Monitor asphalt operation to ensure quality mix

    • Perform a wide range of duties within an Asphalt Plant

    • Assist in plant maintenance and in compiling reports regarding plant production and maintenance

    • Follow all company policies along with OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment

    • Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with regulations and all company safety policies and procedures using appropriate tools and protective equipment

    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or equivalent

    • 2-3 years' hot mix asphalt operation experience preferred but not required

    • Experience in mechanical maintenance

    • Experience in cutting torch/welding

    • Process control knowledge

    • Electrical knowledge - schematic reading

    • Operate equipment in a safe and professional manner

    • Operate and maintain equipment in a safe and clean condition

    • Must feel comfortable working at high elevations

    • Have the ability to follow through with efficiency on verbal and written instructions

    • Have the ability to lift up to 70lbs

    • Must be willing to submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-incident, random and reasonable suspicion drug screenings. Pallette Stone Corporation is a Drug Free Employer

    The selected candidate will become a member of the Teamsters Union and will enjoy the wages and benefits afforded to its members.

    Base salary range

    Asphalt Plant Operator

    $41,600-$87,500

    Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, overtime when applicable, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

    We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.