Plant Operator II

Overview

We are growing and in need of a Seasonal Plant Operator II for our VSS Emultech facility. Come join a team with a great company culture. Our Seasonal Operator II is an intermediate-level operator responsible for manufacturing of emulsified and binder products; loading and unloading of emulsified products, hot asphalt chemicals and related supplies. Operate and understand all plant equipment.

• Accountable for maintaining a positive work atmosphere, by acting and communicating in a professional manner with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Understanding of emulsion products.
• Manufacturing of black diamond and soap batch.
• Loading and unloading of emulsified asphalt and binder trucks, tack pots and spreader trucks.
• Unloading chemical and supply trucks.
• Operate all boilers, heaters, oxidizers, and any other plant equipment.
• Collection of product samples.
• Basic housekeeping duties (cleaning up litter, spilled products, bathrooms, and offices).
• Sweeping building interiors.
• Proper tool cleaning and storage.
• Sampling and testing of asphalt and emulsified asphalt product to meet ALL DOT and AASHTO specifications.
• Basic written recordkeeping.
• Daily tank level readings.
• Participation with safety meetings.
• Adherence to all environmental, health and safety rules, policies and procedures.

• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to acquire OSHA 10-hour safety training.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Understanding of basic boiler or hot oil heater operations and maintenance (chemicals and water testing for boiler operation); and
• Ability to observe gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Knowledge of forklift and/or loader operation.
• Ability to conduct the necessary weekend checks of the plant on a rotating basis.
• Ability to self-start, motivate and work with little direction and ability to work in dirty adverse work conditions.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to acquire a license for forklift operation (OSHA); and
• Current state automobile driver’s license and a reliable vehicle, potentially for work-related travel.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.