Asphalt Plant Operator

Granite Construction

Asphalt Plant Operator at Granite managing asphalt production processes and ensuring quality compliance. Responsible for safe operation, maintenance, and coordination with various teams.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeEverett • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate the asphalt plant safely and efficiently while maintaining production targets and meeting quality specifications.
Follow all company safety policies, environmental requirements, MSHA rules, and applicable regulatory standards.
Perform plant startup, operation, shutdown, and load-out activities in a controlled and consistent manner.
Monitor aggregate, liquid asphalt, recycled materials, temperatures, mix designs, and finished product quality to ensure compliance with project and customer specifications.
Inspect plant equipment, work areas, stockpiles, bins, conveyors, silos, and load-out systems to identify and correct unsafe conditions or operational concerns.
Perform routine maintenance, service, cleanup, and minor repairs to support safe and reliable plant operation.
Troubleshoot plant downtime, equipment issues, material flow concerns, and quality deviations; communicate issues promptly and help implement corrective actions.
Operate mobile equipment as needed, including front-end loader, skid steer, skip loader, or other equipment required to support plant operations.
Coordinate effectively with quality control, sales, dispatch, drivers, contractors, mechanics, and plant team members to support safe production and timely delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
5+ years of experience operating an asphalt hot plant preferred
Strong commitment to safety, hazard recognition, housekeeping, and safe work practices in a plant environment
Ability to operate and monitor plant systems to produce consistent, specification-compliant asphalt mix
Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to time-sensitive production demands, and remain focused in high-pressure situations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related reporting tools
Practical knowledge of the function, operation, inspection, and maintenance of asphalt plant and material processing equipment
Basic welding, cutting, and mechanical repair knowledge preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health
mental wellness

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Hard Skills & Tools

Asphalt Mix ProductionPlant Startup and ShutdownTroubleshooting Equipment IssuesBasic Welding KnowledgeMechanical Repair Knowledge

Soft Skills

Commitment to SafetyTime ManagementFocus Under Pressure