Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners - Skilled Tradesman - Operations

Skilled Tradesman - Working with a tight-knit team to solve the everyday issues of producing quality asphalt binder.

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Asphalt Partners is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.

Our position is for a full-time Skilled Tradesman at our Roanoke, VA facility. The ideal candidate would possess organization, time management, problem-solving, and housekeeping skills. We want people who look for opportunities to learn new skills and can contribute to making our facility an even better place to work.

A Skilled Tradesman is a highly skilled professional specializing in one or more specific trade professions who provides preventative maintenance, general maintenance, and repair functions within the terminal location. This position works closely with terminal operators and leadership to ensure facilities and equipment are adequately always maintained and in proper working order. This position reports to the Terminal or Maintenance Manager. The person will also interface with all employees within the terminal, as well as customers, vendors, and employees from other parts of the company. Specifically, this individual will work closely with outside vendors for any necessary maintenance repairs within the terminal requiring third party engagement.

Job Responsibilities/Job Qualifications:

• Able to perform all the Terminal Operator I and Terminal Operator II functions proficiently.
• Ability to perform advanced functions as required by terminal including PMA, Emulsion, and Injecting Concentrate.
• Developing and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules for all tanks and equipment.
• Maintaining parts inventory for repairs and maintenance.
• Ordering required parts and equipment needed for general maintenance and repair.
• Able to perform major maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment including rebuilding pumps.
• Assist with development and execution of project work.
• Train terminal operators on performing maintenance inspections and general maintenance tasks.
• Other duties as required by the terminal Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time on concrete floors and outside surfaces.
• Able to work outside in varied weather conditions, varying cold, hot, and humid temperatures.
• Manual dexterity; ability to reach; able to bend and move with agility.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing.  

No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Employment offers contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.