Asphalt Plant Operator

Field

Asphalt plant operator producing hot mix asphalt for Walbec Group’s construction and engineering operations. Operating, maintaining, repairing, and monitoring plant equipment and material quality.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeIshpeming • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating, maintaining, and repairing asphalt production equipment while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Proficient in working in confined spaces and on elevated platforms, with strong mechanical and fabricating skills.

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Asphalt Production Equipment OperationMechanical Repair ExperienceWelding and Fabricating SkillsConfined Space WorkStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Asphalt Mix ProductionEquipment MaintenanceMaterial Flow MonitoringAggregate Gradation MonitoringHot Mix Asphalt TestingCutting and WeldingFabrication SkillsComputerized OperationsSafety ComplianceAptitude Testing

Soft Skills

PunctualityDependabilityWillingness to LearnAdaptability to Weather ConditionsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

WeldersOxy-Acetylene TorchesPneumatic JackhammersPower ToolsFront-End LoadersSkid Steer LoadersAerial Man LiftsTelehandler LiftsWater TrucksDump Trucks

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseHigh School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

Asphalt ProductionConstruction EquipmentTrade Union MembershipQuality ComplianceWorksite Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment used to produce asphalt mix under the direction of the Foreman
Maintain a clean and orderly work site, including shoveling, sweeping, and skid steer operation
Monitor equipment operation and material flow to produce high-quality, in-spec hot mix asphalt
Load out trucks for material distribution using computerized operations
Feed aggregate materials into the asphalt plant
Replace wear components on plant equipment, including cutting, welding, and fabricating
Work on elevated platforms and enter and monitor confined spaces
Monitor aggregate gradations and moisture contents
Monitor hot mix asphalt test results to verify material consistency, quality, and job-specification compliance
Learn and safely operate several types of related construction equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant work experience preferred
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Punctual and dependable
Ability to work varied hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
Ability to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions and dirty, dusty environments
Ability to work in confined spaces and on elevated platforms, including heights over 50 feet
Mechanical, fabricating, and repair experience preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Successfully pass aptitude tests
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Prior experience and/or education in a related field preferred
Member of the appropriate trade union or willingness to become a union member required; union membership is not required before employment
Willingness to learn new tasks and perform different tasks throughout the day
Ability to safely use welders, oxy-acetylene torches, pneumatic jackhammers, power tools, front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, aerial man lifts, telehandler lifts, water trucks, telescoping boom trucks, and dump trucks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive union wages and strong benefits
Reliable, steady work across Southern Wisconsin
On-the-job training from experienced crew members
Supportive, family-focused work culture
Opportunities to grow within the company