Position Description

Plant Operator
Location 211 Peninsula Road Materials-Redwood City
Hiring Pay $51.28 - $52.89 per hour
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Place personal safety and the safety of others before all else. Provide the highest levels of service to our internal and external customers. Primary duties include asphalt plant operator, drum & batch plant maintenance, operational support, mobile equipment operations, and railcar conveyor operator.  Inspect, lubricate, and repair as required. Maintain cleanliness of the plant area, service emulsion customers, load customer trucks as required. Operate skid steer loader, forklift, and excavator as required. While operating a 988 sized front-end loader, supply the Batch Plant and Drum Plant with aggregates. Unload railcar shipments safely and timely. Perform and record pre-and post-operation inspections on mobile equipment and perform plant preventive maintenance and lubrication to achieve 100% uptime. Assist in performing daily/monthly site and equipment safety inspections. Work towards constant improvement in product quality and plant performance.  Able to work without fear of heights or being in tight places. Work in alignment with Graniterock Safe Work Practices, core Purpose, Values, and Objectives, and support "One Company" principles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:    High School Diploma or equivalent.

SKILLS:                      Ability to work safely in a plant environment.  Must have welding/mechanical/fabrication experience.  Strong communication and organizational skills.  Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work well with team members and customers.  Good computer skills. Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, demanding environment while remaining flexible regarding tasks.  Ability to frequently climb, bend, stoop and lift to 50lbs to inspect and maintain the plant.

EXPERIENCE: 4+ years welding, HDR, or fabrication. Some plant maintenance and Loader Operator experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:    Some college level computer, organizational, and mechanical engineering courses. 

SKILLS:                      Bilingual in Spanish.  Experience in performing plant inspections and developing maintenance plans from plant inspections. Basic electrical knowledge. Asphalt mix design knowledge; aggregate and binder properties knowledge; ability to trouble shoot plant problems.

EXPERIENCE: 4+ years Asphalt plant maintenance and operations experience. Loader Operator experience a plus.

 

OTHER COMMENTS: Must be a team player and flexible; working hours will vary between day and night shifts, including weekends; must be available to report to work on short notice.  Must have valid CA Driver's License, clean driving record and be safety conscious. Work is covered under a contract with the Operating Engineers Local 3.

 

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Hiring Pay

Salary will be determined based on the individual’s knowledge, skills and experience. Ranges are aligned with market data and/or collective bargaining agreement rates.
Equal Opportunity Employer