Asphalt Plant Operator
Colas
- Revelstoke, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt plant, using button controls and computer controlled blending systems to produce quality asphalt product.
- Demonstrate a specific and technical understanding of different mix designs, aggregates AC oils and test results.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment and electrical components of plants without compromising worker safety, the environment, or the quality of the asphalt product.
- Communicate with workers on and off the plant side on topics, including the operating efficiency of the plant, asphalt order quantities, and technical and mechanical issues.
- Coordinate, communicate and work with the Quality Control department, to ensure high quality production of asphalt products.
- Perform daily walk around inspections of the plant site, noting and addressing any issues.
- Keep track of outgoing trucks and asphalt production numbers and statistics.
- Completed daily records and plant reports, based on quantities of aggregates and AC usage.
- Clean out plant when asphalt quantity has been met for the day.
- Order asphalt oil, burner fuel and aggregates, according to job quantities and demands.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Class 5 Driver’s License required
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
- Training in Confined Space Entry/Monitor, Aerial Lift and Fall Arrest preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of asphalt equipment
- Experience within a road construction company is an asset.