Asphalt Plant Operator

LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939

Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.

General Summary

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Operating a plant efficiently to maintain production goals.

• Perform general maintenance, repair, and service plant as required.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.

• May operate equipment including: front end loader, skip loader, skid steer, and other equipment as needed.

• Communicate current job information with contractors and drivers.

• Maintain plant files and records.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience operating a plant—preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot plant operational issues.

• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Ability to obtain an M.S.H.A Part 46 Certificate as required for the job.

Workers should be able to:

• Practice good safety habits

• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings

• Follow instructions and meet set standards

• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch

• Use hands, arms, and legs fully

• See well (either naturally or with correction)

• Lift up to 80 pounds.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

• Demonstrate ability to learn Company's timekeeping and reporting systems.

• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct daily.

• Ability to understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulations.

• Ability to react and quickly adapt in a fast-paced the plant environment.

• Ability to communicate bilingually in English and Spanish is a plus

What can Lehman-Roberts Co do for you?

Working at Lehman-Roberts means being part of our community to build a future while respecting our core values...

• Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a company that will give you the experience needed to build your career?
• Would you like to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field?
• Do you feel a sense of pride knowing a project is built well with safety in mind?

 We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees  Our benefits include:

• Paid Vacations/ Holidays
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance
• 401K w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending