A leading construction and infrastructure firm specializing in complex projects across multiple sectors.
Oversee plant operations, cost, safety, and regulatory compliance for material processing.
4 days ago ago
$67,531 - $101,295
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Yakima, WA
Field
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Industrial
Federal Contracting
Aggregates
Asphalt
Asphalt Paving
Utility-Scale Solar
Water Infrastructure
Role
Description
inventory management
safety audits
compliance planning
maintenance scheduling
production reporting
process improvement
Manage spare parts inventories so crews can make efficient repairs.
Conduct and/or participate in safety audits and meetings to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
Perform semi-annual inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
Prepare, implement and test SWPPP’s, hazardous materials plans, in conjunction with the Environmental Department to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Prepare and prioritize maintenance and repairs of material processing equipment to ensure cost efficient maintenance schedules.
Support plant manager, foreman and superintendents as needed to ensure the success of the operation.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Determine and calculate production quantities and communicate to management to ensure their understanding of our cost to produce.
Perform operational improvement studies and recommend improvement or process modifications to ensure the most efficient operations are implemented.
Requirements
engineering degree
entry level
plant operations
hot mix
driver’s license
public speaking
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related field preferred or equivalent years of work experience.
Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
General knowledge of materials business.
Knowledge of Plant operations and mechanical requirements.
Public speaking skills and ability to communicate with management
THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
General knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred.
0-2 years of construction materials processing experience.
General understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
Company
Overview
Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure.
Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure.
Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities.
Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion.
Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry.
Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience.
Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.
Culture + Values
Safety for all: The safety and well-being of people, partners, and the public is the greatest responsibility. Every level of the organization is engaged in its safety culture.
Integrity always: Operated with integrity and the highest ethical standards. People know and do what is right and are expected to speak up when something is not right.
Excellence for stakeholders: Strive for a high-performance culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and quality in all aspects of work. Always perform and deliver work the right way for stakeholders.
Inclusion where everyone is valued: Value and respect a workforce diverse in perspective, experience, knowledge, and culture. Committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can grow.
Sustainability to ensure enduring value: Build a better future by integrating social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and dependable governance to deliver enduring economic value.
Environment + Sustainability
Joined National Asphalt Pavement Association’s “The Road Forward” initiative to achieve net‑zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050.
Published 2023 Sustainability Report aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD.
Working to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 energy, emissions, and water intensity by 25% per square foot by 2030; covering 50% of income‑producing portfolio by 2030.
Exceeded goal to support on‑site solar PV: 45.32 MW installed, targeting 50 MW peak capacity by end of 2025.
Commit to certify 100% of new development projects under third‑party green building standards; currently 45% of properties by area hold third‑party green certification.
Joined US Green Building Council as Silver member to advance sustainable construction practices.
Inclusion & Diversity
Pledged to inclusive diversity through employee resource groups: BUILD (Black/African American), GROW (Women), SOMOS (Hispanics/Latino), SRVC (Veterans).
Affirms 'Diversity is the mix and Inclusion is making the mix work' with leadership-backed ERGs offering mentoring, networking, career development.
Military-focused benefits and programs: supplemental pay, continued health/benefits under USERRA, SkillBridge residencies via Vets2PM, SRVC ERG for veterans and spouses.