$49.56-$60.24 Hourly / $8,591.00-$10,441.00 Monthly / $103,090.00-$125,294.00 Yearly
Under general supervision, is responsible for supervising the operation, maintenance and repair of the municipal asphalt plant: and performs related duties as required.
Requires responsibility for: interpreting, enforcing and carrying out existing methods and procedures relative to plant operation activities: making occasional contacts with other departmental personnel and contractors relative to plant operational problems; gathering and preparing ordinary plant operating reports and maintaining related records.
1. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of a small group of subordinate plant operating personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of the asphalt plant.
2. Makes periodic inspections of plant units to assure proper functioning.
3. Takes samples of bituminous compounds for laboratory tests; inspects aggregates received to assure they are satisfactory for bituminous mixtures; establishes proportions of aggregates for use in various bituminous mixes.
4. Inspects plant equipment and determines need for repairs or replacement of equipment.
5. Requisitions all materials and replacement parts needed for plant machinery.
6. Prepares a variety of reports and maintains related records on plant production, materials received and equipment used in transporting asphalt mixtures.
7. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development program.
Requires considerable knowledge of: the operation and maintenance of an asphalt plant and its associate machinery and equipment; the characteristics, mixing and uses of various bituminous mixes.
Requires ability to: estimate aggregates and material requirements in connection with paving and asphalt mixing needs; maintain records and reports pertaining to plant operation; supervise subordinates effectively