Asphalt Plant Operator

Job ID:  496620

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island.  Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island. 
 

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of a Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Plant.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Safe loading of HMA onto trucks through plant operation.

2. Site compliance of company safety standards.

3. Communication and coordination with customers.

4. Repair and maintenance of plant components.

5. Monitoring and recordkeeping of site environmental requirements.

6. Inbound and outbound inventory monitoring and reporting.

7. Completion of all site related paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Comprehensive operational knowledge of HMA plants.

2. Thorough understanding and compliance with company safety policies.

3. Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

4. Mechanical competence with trouble shooting capability.

5. Capacity to work well with customers, management, and fellow employees.

6. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

7. Capability to complete plant and site related paperwork in a timely fashion.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and construction areas as outlined by OSHA, MSHA, and state agencies. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position: Hardhat, safety glasses, face shield, welding helmet, reinforced toed shoes, hand protection, respirator, air monitor, reflective safety vest.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.