Asphalt Plant Operator

RedStone Construction Group is proud to have served Little Rock and the surrounding Arkansas area since 1973. We offer high-quality site preparation, underground utilities, earthwork, concrete, and asphalt services for those in the commercial and industrial space. We employ over 300 people across multiple locations, and we invest in the best training, equipment, and technology in the business.

RedStone is an employee-focused company with a bootstrap mentality – if you enjoy the feeling you get after a hard day’s work with good people, you’re going to love working with us. 

We are currently seeking an individual to operate Asphalt Plant(s) in the Central Arkansas Area. This will be a full-time hourly position with benefits. Redstone produces Hot Mix Asphalt placed on streets and roads in the Central Arkansas Area. Prior experience in Asphalt Plant operation is highly desired.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate asphalt plant controls to heat, dry and mix sand, stone and oil to produce asphalt paving materials.
• Observe gauges, dials and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Perform daily equipment inspection.
• Ensure proper mix design is produced and sent to the job.
• Operate the plant in a safe way to ensure safety of personnel at the plant or delivery materials.
• Assist with plant maintenance, repair and routine servicing.
• Order liquid asphalt, aggregates and other materials or parts.
• Work closely with the Contracting Superintendent with respect to production.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by addressing business issues, questions or concerns in a timely manner.
• Coordinating trucking operations to ensure accurate on time deliver y of aggregate materials to the plant.
• Log materials in and out of inventory as materials are delivered and are used in the production.
• Manage the loader operation at the plant, and ensuring materials are placed in the correct bins.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to manage and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and interact with employees at all levels within the company.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required specifically Excel and exchange.
• Must be able to work extended hours during the busy season, including weekends.
• Candidates must have the ability to read maps.
• Monitor and adjust production levels based upon the customer's needs.
• Help coordinate truck flow on the job.
• Assist the tear down and set up of the plant when being moved to remote location.
• Accurately complete state regulated plant documentation.
• Ensure the plant area is always kept neat and clean.

Position Requirements:

• Acceptable driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Good communication skills.
• General mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to maintain safe working conditions.
• Previous experience working with Asphalt environmental preferred.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Climbing ladders/ stairs and working at heights up to 75 feet on platform
• Capable of lifting and carrying objects up to 75 lbs. for approximately 20 feet.
• Ability to work outside in all weather elements.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent mathematical skills.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors and in all environmental temperatures and weather.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk on uneven terrain.
• Ability to work various hours including Saturday and overtime.
• Climbing ladders/ stairs and working at heights up to 75 feet on platform
• Being prompt is a HIGH PRIORITY.

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly

What We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k eligible after 1 year of employment with 100% company match up to the first 4%.
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

If you are not sure this is the job for you, contact us at jobs@redstone-cg.com to learn more about other opportunities we have available and see what we can offer you.

Visit us at https://redstone-cg.com/careers/­­ for more information about our company.

***Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

RedStone Construction Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. RedStone Construction Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

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