Assistant Asphalt Plant OperatorBanks Construction Company is looking for a dependable, safety-minded Assistant Asphalt Plant Operator to support our asphalt plant operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, working around equipment, and being part of the production side of heavy civil construction.As an Assistant Asphalt Plant Operator, you'll support daily ground operations at the asphalt plant, crusher, and unloading facility. You'll help keep materials organized, assist with plant maintenance, support unloading operations, and work closely with the plant team to keep production running safely and efficiently.Banks Construction operates three asphalt plant locations in North Charleston, Summerville, and Walterboro.
Our plants operate day and night to support project schedules and customer needs.About Banks Construction CompanyBanks Construction Company is a third-generation, family-owned heavy civil and asphalt paving contractor serving the Charleston area. We are proud to be a local company with deep roots in the community and a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and doing quality work. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Team, and Excellence, and our team lives those values every day on our jobsites.About the Asphalt Plant DivisionThe Asphalt Plant Division is part of our Production Group and plays an important role in supporting our paving and construction operations.
At each plant facility, our team unloads granite stone, crushes recycled asphalt and concrete, produces asphalt, loads trucks, and prepares materials for jobs throughout the Lowcountry.This team helps ensure our crews and customers receive the materials they need safely, accurately, and on time.What You'll DoAs an Assistant Asphalt Plant Operator, you'll assist with plant ground operations, material handling, basic maintenance, and general plant support. You may help with:Monitoring material piles and communicating material levels to plant leadershipHelping keep aggregate material piles clean and organizedGreasing plant equipment and checking oil levels on machines and equipmentAssisting with unloading liquid materials, lime, aggregate, and other plant materials as neededRunning the water truck as requiredKeeping plant areas, including the yard, tower, and work areas, clean and organizedSupporting crusher and unloading facility operationsAssisting with changing out bad rollers and other basic plant maintenance tasksWorking around asphalt plants, crushers, conveyors, trucks, equipment, and materialsCommunicating with plant team members to support daily production needsFollowing all company safety, quality, and environmental proceduresHelping with other plant facility tasks as neededScheduleThis is a plant-based position, and hours may vary depending on production needs, project schedules, weather, and customer demand. Our plants operate day and night, so candidates may need to be flexible and available to work varying shifts as needed.
Overtime may be required.What We're Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is dependable, safety-focused, and willing to learn. The ideal candidate:Has 1–2 years of equipment, plant, construction, manufacturing, warehouse, mechanic, or hands-on labor experienceIs comfortable working around asphalt plants, crushers, trucks, conveyors, materials, noise, dust, and other safety-sensitive conditionsIs willing to learn plant operations, material handling, and basic maintenance tasksCan follow directions and communicate clearly with team membersTakes safety seriouslyIs dependable and shows up on timeHas a strong work ethic and positive attitudeWants to learn and grow in asphalt production and heavy civil constructionIs flexible and available to work day or night shifts as neededIs willing to work at our plant locations in North Charleston, Summerville, and Walterboro as neededHas a valid driver's license and reliable transportationIs willing to help with general plant tasks as neededPrevious asphalt plant, quarry, construction, equipment, mechanic, maintenance, warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience is helpful.Why Join Banks?At Banks Construction Company, you're not just applying for a job — you're building a career with a company that invests in its people. We offer:Competitive wagesSteady work with overtime opportunitiesOn-the-job trainingOpportunities for growth and advancementA strong safety-focused cultureA team-oriented environmentThe opportunity to learn asphalt production and plant operationsThe opportunity to support projects that help build the Charleston communityBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchLife insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramTuition reimbursementTraining and development opportunitiesStart Building With UsIf you are dependable, safety-minded, and interested in learning asphalt plant operations, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to join the Banks Construction Company team.
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