Asphalt Plant Crew Member / Operator

Subsidiary: Barrett Industries

HRI, Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. HRI engages in heavy civil construction projects in Pennsylvania, in addition to specific project work in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Since 1947, HRI has expanded to include paving, water, sewer, airport, highway, and bridge projects as well as asphalt plants and aggregate quarries. To learn more about HRI visit . Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit .  HRI, Inc., and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit . 

Job Summary

HRI, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction since 1947, has multiple openings for experienced and upbeat Asphalt Plant Crew Members.

HRI has asphalt plants located in the Johnstown, Reynoldsville, State College, Williamsport, Milton, and Bloomsburg areas. We are a leader in asphalt paving, products, and heavy civil construction.

A qualified candidate will have some experience running a hot mix asphalt plant, have good mechanical proficiency when it comes to repairing/ fabricating equipment or a combination of training and experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly supervise all plant processing equipment before, during and after operations.
• Handle incoming and outgoing of materials pertaining to the needs of production.
• Moves controls on panel board to load trucks
• Observes gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Assist in the repair of the plant.
• Schedule customers to production rates of plant.
• Complete all needed paperwork daily.
• General knowledge of JDE to assist the Plant Superintendent in making purchase orders and purchase order receipts
• Maintain a positive and productive demeanor in-regards to company and customer outlook and goals to maintain positive employee morale. The promotion of good employee and customer relations is important to the success of the business.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Valid drivers’ license with the ability to maintain a clean driving history

Skills

• Previous experience and knowledge with asphalt/ plants and/or related fields preferred

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance, use hands to move and manipulate objects, and communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequent exposure to loud noise, all outdoor weather conditions, dust, fuel, oil, other chemicals, and airborne particles
• Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, overtime as required

Benefits

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Great starting rates
• Sign on Bonus of $1,000 will be awarded to all hired candidates after 90 days of employment

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