Established in 1988, Kerr Contractors is a leading heavy civil general contractor and construction management firm headquartered in Woodburn, Oregon. Kerr Contractors is recognized as one of the most technically advanced earth-moving, road building and underground utilities contractors in the region. Our business is founded on trusting relationships, excellent service, workmanship that has enduring character, and meeting or exceeding customer expectations every time. We have staked our reputation on our ability to deliver each of these.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for supervising daily activities in production of asphalt
- Daily operation of asphalt plant including producing and loading- scaling trucks as they load out
- Monitor material quality, inspect, and troubleshoot material; working closely with quality control and asphalt manager
- Calibrate plant for maximum efficiency
- Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained
- Direct and/or perform maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Troubleshoot and problem solve issues related to material, quality, equipment, and operation. Repair and eliminate or minimize the causes in the future by implementing preventative procedures.
- Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
- Daily safety meetings and enforcing safety standards
- Hiring and training employees in all phases of production and equipment
- Coach and monitor team members and sites to comply with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, and safety and environmental regulation compliance
- Approve and submit work hours of personnel and pertinent job information daily
- Record pertinent information accurately and relay production, quality, equipment, and personnel information to appropriate individuals
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum High School Diploma. Technical school or similar with emphasis in heavy equipment for manufacturing helpful.
- Asphalt production knowledge: Minimum 2 years
- Ability to navigate computer software systems
- Communicate effectively (verbal, written, listening) and work with difficult people under high stress situations
- Self motivated, team player who has ability to maintain positive customer relations and be courteous/respectful of others
- Must have valid license and clean driving record
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Ability to travel. Position requires travel during peak work season.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- PTO
- Community Involvement
- Team Building Events
- Annual Company Events
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k
As an equal opportunity employer Kerr Contractors will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Kerr Contractors also enforces a zero tolerance drug policy.