Asphalt Plant Superintendent - Travel Required

In 1979, Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. began with a paving and maintenance operation and a dedication to service. Today the organization operates several lines of business that can cover all areas of need in a construction project.

The Bettis Group of Companies today include Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc., Bettis Asphalt Western Division, Mid-States Materials, LLC, Capital Trucking, LLC, Bettis Contractors, Inc., Capital Crane, LLC, Capital Ready-Mix, LLC, Heartland Rail Services, Koss Construction Company, Midwest Pavement Grinding, LLC, and PCI Mechanical Services. From rock to road, construction to cranes, our ability to handle a complete job ensures both the best price and the best quality.

We self-perform the majority of tasks including plant construction and maintenance. Our client list grows steadily because we understand the importance of developing long-term relationships built on trust, performance, and reliability. See The Bettis Companies in action here.

Asphalt Plant Superintendent - Travel Required

Job Summary

The Plant Superintendent's position is responsible for managing an asphalt plant. The plant superintendent will be providing direction to staff, as well as leadership and management for all departments. The position's top responsibilities are safety, environmental compliance, efficient production, proactive maintenance, and healthy financial management.

Excellent Benefits & Incentives!!

• Highly Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Personal, Vacation, Holidays
• Employee Bonus Program Opportunities: Annual Incentive, Referral, Profit-Sharing
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Wellness Program
• Life Insurance, Disability, and Retirement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On the Job Training with a Strong Emphasis on Safety
• Stable Company with Strong Growth
• A Culture that Values Professional Growth, Development, and Internal Promotion
• Out of Town Per Diem

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows and communicates all company policies and safety procedures
• Ensures that environmental best practices are implemented
• Maintains a high housekeeping standard
• Continuously improves and challenges the plant processes for efficiency gains, embracing lean methodologies
• Balances and plans scheduled preventive/predictive maintenance on the plant and necessary production to optimize performance
• Plan and execute annual maintenance outages
• Manage finish goods inventory for accuracy
• Communicate with Sales and Quality Control Department on upcoming projects and issues
• Works with multiple Corporate functions to improve plant process and business
• Plans and holds safety and general meetings
• Review monthly financial reports with detailed information on spending
• Assists area manager with capital needs and develops requests for future capital

Job Requirements and Education

• Over 18 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Complete and pass pre-employment testing, including a drug screen and physical
• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, total cost, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angles, total quantities and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, trigonometry and geometry
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to communicate clear and concise instructions in a professional manner

Physical Aspects

• Employee will sit, walk and climb
• Occasionally required to sit while in company vehicle or office
• Must be able to walk comfortably up to a mile daily
• Frequently will be required to push/pull and climb ladders no greater than 20ft. at a time
• Requires balance and equilibrium when climbing ladders; walking catwalks or staircases in elevated areas up to 60ft. in evaluation
• Requires use of feet for repetitive movements such as driving, walking, climbing stairway and ladders
• Frequently will be required to travel catwalks no less than 10 degrees inclined and no greater than 20 degrees inclined at varying distances less than 200ft. occasionally, up to 800ft. frequently and 2,500ft. occasionally
• Frequently will be required to climb staircases up to 60ft. in elevation
• Frequently required to reach above shoulders to climb ladders and occasionally standing
• Light to medium level work; exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Regularly requires use of both hands for grasping and fine manipulations for repetitive motions
• Constantly required to hear sounds and have clarity of near, far and peripheral sight with depth perception

Working Conditions

• Will occasionally be exposed to:
• Work in high, precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Extreme cold and heat (non-weather)
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration
• Will frequently be exposed to:
• Wet or humid conditions
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Loud noise levels

Thank you for your interest in applying with one of the Bettis Companies. The Bettis Group of Companies includes: Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Mid-States Materials, Capital Trucking, Bettis Contractors, Bettis Fabrication, Capital Crane, Capital Ready-Mix, Koss Construction, Midwest Pavement Grinding, PCI, and PTMW. If the position you applied for is filled or we feel your experience fits another job, your information may be sent to one of the other Bettis Companies if an opening is available.

Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.