Asphalt Plant Operator

Job Listing ID: 4280778 Job Title: ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR

Application Deadline: 08/25/2025Job Location: Salem

Date Posted: 05/28/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40

Shift: Day Shift

Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary: Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Operate and maintain asphalt plant in a safe and efficient manner

Manage schedules/ hours as well as daily duties for all plant personnel

Communicate with internal and external customers with daily orders and needs

Track inventories of incoming and outgoing products

Participate in quality control and safety programs

Operate equipment, perform asphalt plant maintenance, and other misc. duties as directed by supervisor

This position will/may include nights and weekend shifts during the paving season

This position will/may include travel between plants as needed by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires minimum two (2) years' experience in asphalt plant operation

Must be able to monitor multiple plant systems for products of a quality and profitable product

Must be able to work in high and confined spaces

Must have good math skills in planning, organization, communication and observation

Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, operator's manual, instructions and maintain operator's log

Must have mechanical ability with welding, fabrication, and good troubleshooting skills

Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others

Ability to operate loader helpful

Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen

Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call ... to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Paving Laborer position:

Air Force:

Pavement and construction equipment Journeyman

Pavement and construction equipment Apprentice

Pavement and construction equipment Helper

Army:

Construction and equipment supervisor

General construction equipment operator

Rough Terrain Forklift & Loader Operator

Heavy... For full info follow application link.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Job Classification: Plant and System Operators, All Other

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Compensation

Salary: Depending on Experience

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Profit Sharing, Retirement, Education Reimbursement

Job Requirements

Experience Required: At least 2 years

Education Required: High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Age: N/A

Gender: N/A