Asphalt Plant Ground Support Position Available In Clay, Missouri

Asphalt Plant Ground Support Superior Bowen Asphalt Company Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time From $40.17 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Heavy equipment operation Industrial construction CDL High school diploma or GED Driver’s License 1 year Water truck Mechanical knowledge Entry level Full Job Description The Asphalt Plant Ground Support plays a critical role in supporting daily operations at the asphalt production facility. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe plant environment, operating support equipment including water trucks and dump trucks, and assisting with the routine servicing and lubrication of plant machinery. As a Union-signatory company, Superior Bowen is committed to supporting candidates throughout the Union application process. Non-union applicants are encouraged to apply; however, maintaining union membership in good standing is a condition of employment. Duties/Responsibilities Site Housekeeping Perform routine cleaning and debris removal around the plant site, including under conveyors, near stockpiles, and in loading/unloading areas. Maintain walkways, platforms, and work areas free of obstructions and buildup to ensure safety and efficiency. Equipment Maintenance Support Assist with greasing, oiling, and inspecting mechanical components such as conveyors, crushers, screens, and silos. Report any visible damage, malfunction, or unsafe condition of plant equipment to the Plant Foreman. Water Truck Operation Operate a water truck to control dust across haul roads, stockpile areas, and plant access points. Ensure water truck is properly filled and maintained to deliver adequate coverage for dust suppression. Dump Truck Operation Drive dump truck to remove excess material and clean out waste aggregate or asphalt. Assist with stockpile management and transportation of material on-site as needed. Safety & Compliance Follow all company and OSHA safety protocols and procedures. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times on site. Participate in routine safety meetings and contribute to a culture of proactive risk awareness. Minimum Requirements, Abilities and Expectations Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred for dump truck operation) High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 1 year of experience in a heavy industrial, construction, or plant environment Ability to operate heavy equipment including water and dump trucks Working knowledge of basic mechanical systems preferred Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, and moving mechanical parts Requires walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs for extended periods Schedule may include overtime, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays, depending on production demands Core Competencies Drive for

Results:

Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Approachability:

Is easy to talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.

Ethics & Values:

Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

Process Management:

Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Building Effective Teams:

Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Creativity:

Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

Innovation Management:

Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to the market; has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; has a sense about managing the creative process of others; can facilitate effective brainstorming; can project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $40.17 per hour

Work Location:

In person