How to hire a crusher plant operator

How to hire a crusher plant operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step crusher plant operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a crusher plant operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new crusher plant operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your crusher plant operator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a crusher plant operator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect crusher plant operator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents crusher plant operator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Crusher Plant Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Crusher Plant Operator		$15-29
   Operator	Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more	$12-25
   Asphalt Plant Operator	Asphalt plant operators work on construction projects that involve placing raw and liquid asphalt materials where it is needed. They supervise the activities in an asphalt producing plant... Show more	$14-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Asphalt
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Pulleys
   • MSHA
   • Loaders
   • General Maintenance
   • Plant Equipment
   • End Loaders
   • Bobcat
   • RAN
   • Production Reports
   • Plant Operations
   • Water Truck

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
   • Load hopers with material, replace liners, screens, belts, clean up bobcat help with asphalt operation.
   • Operate the plants electric and Bio-gas engine driven blowers for process air.
   • Restock feed piles by use of front-end loaders, bull-dozers, and backhoes . }
   • Operate boilers, turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment to produce electricity.
   • Operate tools, including hoists, saws and drills.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your crusher plant operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A crusher plant operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, crusher plant operators' average salary in alabama is 35% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level crusher plant operators earn 48% less than senior-level crusher plant operators.
   • Certifications. A crusher plant operator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a crusher plant operator's salary.

   Average crusher plant operator salary

   $45,028yearly

   $21.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level crusher plant operator salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a crusher plant operator job description

   A crusher plant operator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a crusher plant operator job description:

   Crusher plant operator job description example

   Chesapeake Minerals is a subsidiary of the Stewart Companies, a York, PA based, family-owned and operated group of companies serving the construction, materials, real estate, automotive and outdoor media industries.
   
   The Crushing Quartz Plant Operator controls, analyzes, and adjusts the operation of fixed heavy equipment for the purpose of purifying quartz sand to be used in the glass industry. They are responsible for operating a fluidized bed dryer, conveyors, bucket elevators and other processing equipment as required to produce high purity quartz sand.
   
   The Crushing Quartz Plant Operator will also provide instructions to drivers for loading, perform sample testing, input data, analyze results and perform other duties as required to ensure quality products and safe operating conditions.
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
   
   + Work in a safe manner and abide by all YBP and MSHA safety rules, regulations, and best practices Perform routine inspection and maintenance on plant equipment
   
   + Run quality control tests on products made
   
   + Assist with plant repairs, maintenance and housekeeping
   
   + Maintain material quality
   
   + Maintains constant awareness of safety, efficiency and displays a flexibility and out of the box thinking with the capability to solve problems
   
   + Communicate production and maintenance needs to plant management
   
   + Other duties as assigned
   
   QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
   
   + Day shift position, must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary
   
   + Ability to operate a fluid bed dryer
   
   + Ability to be able to assist with plant repairs, maintenance and housekeeping
   
   + Ability to run quality control tests on products made
   
   + Prior experience operating asphalt, sand or aggregate plant
   
   + Experience with aggregate dryers, screens and conveyors
   
   + Work in a physically demanding environment
   
   + Have basic computer skills and be able to perform plant record keeping
   
   + Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
   
   + Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time; climb, shovel, squat, grip, crawl, push/pull, as well as bend and lift up to 50lbs
   
   PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
   
   + Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time; climb, shovel, squat, grip, crawl, push/pull, as well as bend and lift up to 50lbs
   
   The Stewart Companies offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, Life and Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Voluntary Supplemental Insurance products, Employee Assistance Plan, and paid vacation.
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find crusher plant operators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any crusher plant operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level crusher plant operators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your crusher plant operator job on Zippia to find and recruit crusher plant operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting crusher plant operators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new crusher plant operator

   Once you've decided on a perfect crusher plant operator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new crusher plant operator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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