Plant Operator

1w1 week ago

Heritage Construction + Materials

Urbana, US · Full-time · $20 – $20/hr

About this role

As a Plant Operator, you will work as part of a team to ensure the overall operation of the terminal. This includes receipt and shipment of products, manufacturing of asphalt products, inspection and record keeping, and equipment maintenance. You will also test products for compliance with specifications and internal QC.

Daily tasks involve receiving and shipping raw materials, asphalt, and emulsion products, along with CM and MC loading. Assist in loading and unloading hot asphalt for trucks, operate pumps, valves, motors, and feeders. Maintain plant inspections, records, and perform quality control testing.

Follow all safety policies, diagnose operating problems, and perform maintenance on equipment like pumps and valves. Expect heavy manual labor, general facility maintenance including cleaning and painting, and grounds duties. Work nights and weekends as needed in outdoor conditions with PPE.

Emulsicoat, part of Asphalt Materials Inc., supplies high-quality products for pavement preservation and construction. Assist federal, state, local, and private authorities in building reliable pavements with safety and environmental standards. Adapt to new technologies and take on additional duties aligned with company values.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Previous production/maintenance experience in refined products terminal, production facilities, or oil/gas industry preferred
Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge
Proficient computer skills
Valid driver's license
Ability to pass a drug test
Willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather with PPE
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and shift work

Responsibilities

Receive and ship raw materials, asphalt, and emulsion products
Manufacture asphalt products
Conduct dispatching duties and maintain relations with vendors
Perform CM Loading (Multi-grade) and MC Loading
Assist in loading and unloading hot asphalt for trucks
Maintain and update plant operations inspections and recordkeeping documents
Operate and adjust plant pumps, valves, motors, feeders, and other equipment
Perform quality control testing and diagnose operating problems

Benefits

$20.00 per hour
Work with high-quality asphalt products and services
EEO employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status