Asphalt Plant Operator

Walbec Group

Asphalt Plant Operator producing construction materials for Walbec Group’s Midwest paving operations. Operating, maintaining, and repairing asphalt plant equipment and loading hot mix for paving projects.

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 safety and quality compliance. Proficient in monitoring material flow and conducting tests to maintain high standards in asphalt mix production.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Asphalt Production Equipment OperationMechanical Repair ExperienceWelding and Fabricating SkillsSafety Compliance and PracticesValid Driver’s License

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Hard Skills

Equipment MaintenanceMaterial Flow MonitoringQuality Control TestingAggregate Gradation MonitoringConfined Space WorkElevated Platform OperationCutting and WeldingFabrication SkillsComputerized Operations for Load OutPneumatic Tool Operation

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationDependabilityPunctuality

Tools & Technologies

WeldersOxy-Acetylene TorchesPneumatic JackhammersPower ToolsFront-End LoadersSkid SteersAerial Man LiftsTelehandlersWater TrucksDump Trucks

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED EquivalentTrade Union Membership (or Willingness to Join)

Industry Keywords

Asphalt Mix ProductionConstruction EquipmentSafety RequirementsMaterial ConsistencyHot Mix Asphalt

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help operate, maintain, and repair equipment used to produce asphalt mix for paving operations
Learn to operate several types of related construction equipment safely and efficiently
Follow all safety requirements to maintain a safe work environment
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 for material consistency
Monitor hot mix asphalt test results to verify quality and job-specification compliance
Use welders, oxy-acetylene torches, pneumatic jackhammers, power tools, front-end loaders, skid steers, aerial man lifts, telehandlers, water trucks, telescoping boom trucks, and dump trucks

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
Capacity to 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

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