Job Description

ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR - JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Allen Company, Inc. is a leading Road Construction and Asphalt Paving Contractor in Central Kentucky. Our business operations are made up of limestone quarries, hot-mix asphalt plants, road construction, asphalt paving, concrete work, grading, drainage, site preparation, excavation, and utility work. Since 1939, The Allen Company has been family owned and operated, expanding its operations during that time to 4 Quarry locations and 5 Asphalt Plants. We service Clark, Fayette, Woodford, Jessamine, Garrard, Lincoln, Boyle, Jackson and Madison counties.

Currently, The Allen Company, Inc. is looking for an Asphalt Plant Operator in Nicholasville, Ky. The

Plant Operator

is responsible for managing and leading the daily operations. Ensuring a safe and efficient environment that includes competencies in safety, administrative, leadership/supervisory, and technical skills.

Responsibilities Include:

Understanding of the asphalt plant operations and equipment

Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and practices

Lead and direct the maintenance of the plant and operation issues

Direct personnel on production goals and manage production schedule.

Manage inventory of raw materials such as sand, stone, liquid asphalt, fuel,

Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel, management, state & local officials, & customers.

Implement and maintain the Corporate Safety Program including preplanning to identify conditions and exposures; proper safety and personal protective equipment; and accident investigation and reporting.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

. Experience with OSHA regulations

Continuous learner

Computer skills

Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check

Able to work independently with attention to detail

Able to create (and work effectively in) a team environment

Able to respond to stressful situations and customers in a professional, courteous manner

Excellent organizational skills

Able to write reports, document findings, and procedures, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and owners.

Able to work various times during day, night or weekend hours, at various locations

Must have a valid KY driver's license

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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

Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls

Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus

Must be able to work in and indoor and outdoor environment

Able to work in all weather conditions

Able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

The Allen Company, Inc., is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:

Nicholasville, KY 40356 (Required)
Work Location: In person