Asphalt Plant Operator Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the asphalt plant operator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for and maintain wireless messaging systems for other US Bank personnel including radio communications, cellular communications and digital paging.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Perform the duties of a heavy equipment operator when necessary
• Perform the duties of a construction worker/ laborer when necessary
• Mathematical understanding in order to calculate grades, slopes, dumps
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written form to employees, management, and customers
• Experience preferred but willing to train duties of the job
• Supervisory experience -- possible
• Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions
• May be exposed to chemicals, solvents and other refuse in and around plant & equipment

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the asphalt plant operator position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support to various plant personnel in making decisions involving modifications and changes to plant systems, scheduling equipment repairs to avoid interference with other systems, programming techniques to implement new functions, and actions to resolve equipment failures.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Observing dials and gauges to route materials through series of screens, wash boxes, crushers, and dryers
• Studying of customer orders or works schedules and adjust controls to draw specified amounts and proportions of different grades of materials from storage bins onto conveyors
• Pushes levers and buttons to start plant machinery
• Operating panel board to control conveying, blending, washing, crushing and sizing of rock, sand, or gravel to prepare it for commercial or industrial use or for further processing
• Daily clean up of equipment and surrounding areas using a shovel and other tools
• Minimum of a 2nd class Boiler License, 1st class Boiler License preferred
• Operating a hot plant efficiently to maintain production goals
• Placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for load-out on trucks for delivery to job sites

In response to your job posting for asphalt plant operator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical leadership, training, and consulting related to computer systems, their applications and uses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Other risks associated with working around machines, tools, and trucks
• Laborer duties as assigned
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly recommended
• Previous loader opeartor experience or training is highly preferred
• Electrical and mechanical trouble shooting experience
• Computer literate, including experience with Microsoft Excel
• Competent in basic math and tape measure skills
• Motivation to complete on the job training and reach Asphalt Operator status within 14 months of starting this role

I am excited to be applying for the position of asphalt plant operator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative and technical direction to the plant(s) communications networks including the maintenance and administration of these systems.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Asphalt production experience preferred
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary for task
• Operating and observing equipment to determine that refuse and tailings are removed as specified
• Notifying maintenance and loading personnel of delays or malfunctions
• Observing panel lights and meters for indication of overloads, malfunctions, or plugged chutes
• Shuts down plant, reroutes materials, or adjusts controls to regulate feed
• Reading ammeters to determine load on conveyors and regulates loads to adjust blends

I would like to submit my application for the asphalt plant operator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance for, and assist - with ongoing systems operation, re-commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Communicate current job information with contractors and drivers
• Maintain plant files and records
• Experience with Astec controls
• Intricate knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operations
• Previous related experience in scale and plant operations is preferred
• Experience working in an asphalt plant or manufacturing plant setting
• Mechanical background and or experience in an industrial environment
• Welding and Oxy/acetylene torch experience would be an asset