Assistant Plant Operator

Responsible for assisting the Plant Operator in operating the Asphalt Plant to produce hot mix asphalt based on the mix designs used in the construction, roadways and maintenance of roadways.

ASSISTS with upkeep of the plant documentation and supports the Plant Operator in his daily functions.

MAINTAINS Asphalt Plant operations to ensure timely production of quality hot mix asphalt.

CONTROLS and regulates the flow of material maintaining the speed of the system to ensure the plant is operating at the right temperature.

PERFORMS daily checks of equipment functionality of the Plant and monitor to ensure planned production is achieved.

ASSISTS with the servicing of the components of the Asphalt Plant which includes changing of belts, greasing bearings etc., and maintains cleanliness of the plant.

MAINTAINING record of production which include job mix formula, temperature, and constituent material.

MAINTAINS logbook of pre and post maintenance inspections.

ASSISTS to verify specific asphalt mix ratio and entering of the correct mix design into the computer and monitors gauges to ensure conformance to the process specification.

COMMUNICATES and receive directions from Plant Operator to direct, drivers and loader operator via radio or telephone.

ASSISTS with monitoring of raw materials (Diesel, Aggregates, etc.) to ensure efficient production.

ADHERES to company policies and health and safety regulations.