Job Description

Job Summary

Perform a combination of duties involving general maintenance/operation of an asphalt plant. Majority of work is outside in all weather conditions.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$32.00 - $42.42 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate a dual-use, continuous-batch asphalt plant
• Complete daily service requirements of the asphalt plant for preventative maintenance issues
• Fabricate and repair hoppers and conveyors
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays
• Repair conveyor systems, i.e. bearing replacement, drive systems, change screen cloths, structural fabrication
• General maintenance of various pumps and electrical requirements and wear prevention of equipment
• Operate mobile equipment including heavy haul trucks, front-end loaders, and track dozers
• General labor duties such as shoveling and sweeping
• Other duties as instructed by supervisor

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure
• Available for overtime work, extended hours, night work, and weekend work as required for timely project completion
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift 95 lbs. infrequently, 60 lbs. frequently, and climb ladders/stairs up to 24’
• Ability to use various electric and air-powered hand, welding, and cutting tools

Preferred:

• 4+ years’ experience in asphalt plant operations
• Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment and understanding of operations and safety requirements for the equipment
• Experience in welding and fabrication
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting
• Understanding of the type and quality of material being produced
• Familiar with MSHA regulations and annual training

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

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