Mid-Level Skilled Careers

Description:

• Operate computerized controls to produce quality asphalt mixtures according to specifications
• Deliver specified mixture and quantities onto trucks
• Ensure personnel safety including customers delivering/receiving materials
• Monitor the operation and function of the plant throughout the workday
• Assist with plant maintenance and routine servicing
• Assist plant foreman with ordering supplies and materials
• Train plant personnel and have knowledge of their daily tasks

Skills/Experience Needed:

• 1-3 experience years including familiarized with aspects of mix design, mix design manufacturing process, and operation and maintenance of a computerized plant
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Use of simple math, including use of Excel workbooks or similar with knowledge of formulas, charts, tables, drawings
• General computer skills

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity required

Occasional lifting of heavy material, especially when plant is under repair

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for an plant operator is $53,179.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

3 – 5 years

Description:

• Must know how to drive all heavy equipment to load, unload, and secure equipment on hauler
• Understand weight restrictions for permitting requirements and permitted loads

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Valid commercial driver’s license
• CDL A
• 3-5 years experience (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Operate equipment being loaded
• Climb and secure loads
• Work nights, weekends, long hours independently
• Work in adverse weather conditions

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for an equipment hauler driver is $48,234.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

5+ years

Description:

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to eliminate plant downtime
• Perform scheduled, breakdown, and winter maintenance repairs safely, efficiently, and properly
• Provide innovative solutions to improve plant reliability, performance, and safety
• Fabricate Plant components as needed (welding)
• Perform minor repairs to mobile equipment
• Operate equipment (loader, manlift, skid steer, forklift, truck crane, etc.) to perform necessary tasks

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience working in an asphalt plant
• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience
• Experience with motor drive component repairs, steel component relining, and welding. Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to travel to local plants

Physical Requirements:

• Required to walk, stand, sit, shovel, sweep, rake, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms, possibly for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift heavy objects

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for an plant mechanic is $41,214.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

1 – 5 years

Description:

• Perform pre-shift inspection on roller.
• Reports any roller maintenance needs.
• Operates the roller to provide a smooth surface
• Assists the crew in paving operations
• Adheres to all safety, compliance and environmental requirements
• Communicates with QC staff

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Minimum 1 year prior Asphalt Milling experience
• Welding and mechanic experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Class A CDL preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, sit, reach
• Drive for long periods
• Use fine motor skills and repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for a milling machine operator is $38,532*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

1 – 5 years

Description:

• Perform pre-shift inspection on paver.
• Reports any paver maintenance needs.
• Utilize pedals, levers and steering wheel to control direction and speed of machine and maneuver
• Communicates with other equipment operators
• Adheres to all company safety policies
• Ability to follow paving plan

Skills/Experience Needed:

• 3 years of experience operating an asphalt paving machine
• Driver’s license; may require CDL
• Air Brake Endorsement preferred
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks to include shoveling, raking material to grade, and handwork

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, sit, reach
• Drive for long periods
• Use fine motor skills and repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for a paver operator is $50,217*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

1 – 5 years

Description:

• Sample asphalt mixes according to applicable specifications
• Visually inspect truck beds at the plant to ensure they are clean and free of debris prior to being loaded
• Visually inspect loads at the plant prior to delivery to paving crews for compliance with established requirements
• Conduct visual and laboratory testing of asphalt mixes according to applicable specifications. Testing will include temperature checks, mechanical sieve analysis, AC content, specific gravity gyratory compaction, and other properties
• Conduct visual and laboratory testing of stockpile aggregates to ensure compliance with established material properties according to applicable specifications. Testing will include moisture content, mechanical sieve analysis, specific gravity, and other properties
• Accurate and timely submission of test reports or other records as required by specifications
• Communicate test results to the QC team, operations team, Supervisor, and Management

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Ability to accurate basic mathematical computations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Basic computer experience, including use of MS Excel and Word, preferred
• Ability to obtain and hold applicable certifications

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools
• Ability to lift and carry 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance
• Ability to maintain constant situational awareness of activities underway on the jobsite, including activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, in varying weather conditions

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for a quality control technician is $37,420.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

3 – 10 years

Description:

• Perform field data collection
• Use technology/instruments to perform site control surveys
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Support engineering work by supplying 3D scanning and other surveying services
• Effectively communicate with project managers and company leadership

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Minimum of 2 years survey experience required
• Thorough understanding of all common surveying and mapping instruments and technology required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Work outdoors for long hours under varying conditions and terrain
• Climb, grasp, push and pull, bend at the waist, walk and stand for long periods of time.

Education Required:

College degree (required)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for an asphalt operations manager is $66,719.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

3 – 5 years

Description:

• Read, understand, and assist in the development and updating of plans detailing the placement and removal of traffic control devices and assist foreman/superintendent on placement
• Ensure adequate supplies are available
• Stay alert of changes during the work shift and take corrective action as required
• Train flagman
• Liaison with project leadership, inspector and general public

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Over six months and up to two years to become familiar with the process and correct procedures of traffic control on public and private sites and for work being performed during day or night
• Use of simple math, simple formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, diagrams and measuring instruments
• Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of set up, maintenance and removal of devices within the limitations of recognized or standard methods or procedures

Physical Requirements:

Moderate physical effort required, frequent lifting or moving light to average weight material; occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material (over 50 pounds).

Ability to:

• Lift, grasp, push and pull.
• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to perceive sounds and receive detailed information through oral communications.
• Stand and walk for sustained periods of time and agility to work quickly

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for an asphalt operations manager is $48,617.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

3 – 5 years