DoD SkillBridge: Asphalt Plant Operator

DoD SkillBridge Internship: Asphalt Plant Operator
SkillBridge
Host Company: necoTECH

SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC

Location: Columbus, OH

Applicants
must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify
for the DoD SkillBridge Program.

To Apply:

1.   Go
   to
   www.vets2pm.com/skillbridge
   and complete the SkillBridge interest
   form.

2.   Return
   to this posting and click ‘Apply’.

About the company: 
necoTECH is a leading construction and
infrastructure company committed to delivering high-quality projects across the
Columbus area. With a strong focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability,
we take pride in our contributions to building a better future for our
communities.

Company website: https://necotech.com/

Summary: 
Person is responsible for the daily
operation of a continuous flow HMA plant.  Individual shall interact with customers, paving fore-people, aggregate
and AC truckdrivers.  Plant operator shall be responsible for the safe and
efficient operation of the HMA operation on a daily basis.  Individual will also perform repair and
maintenance duties that include cutting, welding and metal fabrication.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

In this SkillBridge internship, the candidate is expected to develop and apply a diverse set of skills while working closely with the plant foreperson. Throughout the internship, the candidate is anticipated to:

• Gain hands-on experience assisting the plant foreperson in the daily operations and maintenance of the plant.
• Develop proficiency in inspecting and performing maintenance on various plant parts, including the ability to undertake other on-site maintenance duties as directed by supervisors.
• Acquire skills in maintaining and operating front-end loaders to contribute to the smooth functioning of the plant.
• Learn to access all areas of the plant to conduct necessary maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Obtain knowledge of relevant regulations governing asphalt plant production, safety, environmental standards, and company policies. The candidate is expected to ensure observance of these regulations and strive for compliance with all permit conditions.
• Build competence with computers, gaining a thorough understanding of window-based programs, and becoming familiar with the operation of programmable logic controllers.
• Develop practical skills in welding, fabrication, and electrical tasks, addressing the specific needs of the plant.
• Cultivate the ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions, responding promptly and effectively.
• Enhance the capacity to follow directions accurately and efficiently, contributing to the overall effectiveness of plant operations.
• Demonstrate accuracy in completing daily paperwork, encompassing plant production reports, material produced, sales reports, and nightly deposits from cash customers. The candidate is expected to learn and perform these tasks meticulously to support the plant's operational success.

Other
Requirements:

• Display a
  professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the
  general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work
  away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and
  weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site
  ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety
  requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices
  and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to necoTECH company
  policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team
  environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as
  required. 
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of
  performance for all necoTECH employees. Employees will be held accountable for
  adhering to their workplace schedule.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and
Experience

High school diploma or general education
degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents
such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small
group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform basic mathematical
skills.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense
understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram
form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.

Work Environment

While performing the
duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts
and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid
condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.

The noise level in the
work environment is usually very loud and may require protective equipment.

[NOTE: Because
this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no
single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of
responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a
compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness
and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the
area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]

Vets2PM
Provides:

• PMP or Professional Scrum Master (PSM-1) Certification Training.
• Mentorship and
  guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom
  Meetings.
• PM
  Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization,
  and interview skills course.  
• Other free resources,
  including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian
  Fluently'.  

Other:

 

Not all
internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as
many host companies include their own internship-focused
training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM
please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be
sure you understand what is included in your
internship.