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Hubbard Construction Company Asphalt Plant Operator in Orlando, Florida

100 Years of Experience at Work for You!Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida's rise to prominence.Hubbard is one of Florida's largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida's history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond.The scope of Hubbard's work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private-partnerships and design-build finance.Hubbard Construction's parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites, in 17 countries around the world.

General Description An Asphalt Plant Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. An Asphalt Plant Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

Key Duties

Responsible for start-up and operation of hot mix asphalt mixing plants. Process involves placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for load-out on trucks for delivery to job sites.

  • Operate plant and load trucks

  • Assist to ensure that all safety policies are followed and implemented

  • Work with Quality Control Department to ensure a quality mix is produced

  • Assist Plant Foreman in ordering materials needed for plant operation

  • Assist Plant Foreman with stockpile management

  • Maintain all required paperwork

  • Communicate with road crews on an hourly and daily basis

  • Assist with plant maintenance

  • Operate loader when needed

  • Help maintain cleanliness of the plant site

  • Must be willing to work Nights and Weekends

  • Must be able to read, comprehend manuals and directives

  • Able to adjust to heights

  • Must be willing to help out as needed

  • Able to calculate basic math

  • Basic computer knowledge

  • Must have a positive attitude and eager to learn new tasks

  • Welding is a plus

  • Electrical/Electronics is a plus

  • Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

    Qualification Requirements

  • General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Plant Operator. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on Asphalt Plant Operations.

  • Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Asphalt Plant Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.

  • Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.

  • Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the asphalt/plant construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.

  • The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

  • The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

  • Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Plant Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

  • Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

  • Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

  • Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

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