Mago Construction Company is a family-owned construction contractor and materials producer headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky, with asphalt plants, site grading, asphalt paving, road construction, utility construction, and aggregate operations throughout the Commonwealth.
We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and safety-focused Asphalt Plant Operator to join our team. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of an asphalt plant, ensuring the production of high-quality hot mix asphalt while maintaining production schedules, equipment reliability, and compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
The ideal candidate will have experience operating asphalt plant equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, maintaining quality control standards, and working collaboratively with dispatch, quality control personnel, truck drivers, and paving crews.
Responsibilities Plant Operations
- Safely operate and monitor all asphalt plant equipment to produce quality hot mix asphalt.
- Monitor plant controls, production rates, temperatures, moisture content, and mix consistency to ensure products meet specifications.
- Adjust plant operations as necessary to maintain production efficiency and quality standards.
- Coordinate plant startup, shutdown, and production schedules.
- Maintain adequate inventory of aggregates, liquid asphalt, recycled materials, and other raw materials.
- Coordinate with dispatch and paving crews to meet daily production and delivery schedules.
Equipment Maintenance
- Perform daily plant inspections and pre-operational equipment checks.
- Conduct preventative maintenance, including greasing, lubrication, fluid checks, adjustments, and cleaning.
- Identify mechanical or electrical issues and perform minor repairs when appropriate.
- Coordinate major repairs with maintenance personnel to minimize downtime.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe plant environment.
Quality Control
- Monitor asphalt mix production to ensure compliance with job specifications and quality standards.
- Work closely with Quality Control personnel to inspect asphalt mixes and aggregate stockpiles.
- Assist in plant calibrations and equipment adjustments as necessary.
- Maintain accurate production records and inventory documentation.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all OSHA, MSHA (if applicable), EPA, DOT, and Company safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct operations in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Report equipment concerns, safety hazards, and incidents promptly.
- Participate in safety meetings and required training programs.
Team Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with truck drivers, dispatchers, quality control personnel, mechanics, supervisors, and paving crews.
- Assist with training new operators and plant personnel as needed.
- Support other plant and construction operations as assigned.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of asphalt plant or related aggregate production experience preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, overtime, weekends, and occasional night shifts during the construction season.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms safely.
- Technical skills in machinery operations, basic repairs, and welding.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Qualifications, Skills & CompetenciesRequired Qualifications
- Experience operating asphalt plants or similar industrial processing equipment.
- Strong understanding of hot mix asphalt production processes.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot plant equipment.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality production.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with computerized asphalt plant control systems.
- Basic welding and fabrication experience.
- Electrical and industrial troubleshooting experience.
- Loader operation experience.
- Familiarity with quality control testing and asphalt specifications.
- MSHA certification (if applicable).
Skills & Competencies
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to monitor multiple systems simultaneously.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities.
- Dependable with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to producing quality products efficiently and safely.
Mago Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
