Asphalt Plant Foreman

Location: Candler

Job

Located across Western North Carolina, APAC Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in being a premier employer in our communities that strives for safety, quality, & superior service in all that we do. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.

CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

Supervises employees and operations at an asphalt plant controls to weigh and deliver specified quantities of aggregates and asphalt cement to dryer for heating and to mixer for mixing and dumping into trucks. Must partner with other plant crew members to ensure production is running at efficient levels.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

* Pre-shift inspection of plant required to make sure everything is in operational order checking all safety items.

* Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.

* Answers telephone, radio, and takes and inputs orders.

* Maintains proper heat in dryer by adjusting thermostatic controls and maintains proper flow of materials.

* Observes gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.

* Assists in maintenance of plant equipment and in compiling reports regarding plant production and plant maintenance.

* Inspection of plant and safety items required at the end of each shift.

* Grease equipment and clean up required at the end of each shift.

* Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.

* Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

Additional Responsibilities

* Integrity, communication, recognition, action, results oriented, positive attitude, work ethic, growth and development and commitment to be successful at APAC Asheville.

* Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public always.

* Be able to interact with vendors, construction employees and all levels of management.

* Must possess a valid driver's license, for operation of a company vehicle.

* Must be willing to travel and work away from home, when required.

* Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary.

* Strict adherence to safety protocols of APAC Asheville.

* Strict adherence to policies and procedures, as outlined in the company's Policy Handbook.

* Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers with other duties as required.

* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

* High school education or GED preferred but not required.

* Related experience and/or training required.

* Valid Driver's License

Work Requirements

* Ability to communicate effectively to ensure all plant personnel understand what is expected and what needs are lacking.

* Ability to drive to and from various plants, as needed.

* Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.

* Overtime work required. Out of town/county/or state work may be required.

* Ability to work at heights up to 90 feet wearing appropriate PPE to perform maintenance or repair to plant components (ex: silo, drag slats, traverse, bag house, elevators, batch towers, drum/mixer, conveyors) utilizing ladders, stairs, manlifts and catwalks.

* Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company.

* Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.

* Requires riding to and from plants. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Driver Qualification Standard.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

* Must have knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems and must be able to operate plant computer systems.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Physical ability to perform maintenance on plant under extreme temperatures and for extended hours of time.

* Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to top of plant/silo.

* Uses tools such as sledge hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic…