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Branscome

End-to-end paving and construction

Asphalt Plant Operator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Hampton, VA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Basic knowledge of using computers in plant operation.
  • Basic mechanical skills to assist with plant maintenance.
  • Valid driver's license and transportation to and from job sites.
  • Able to perform stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching, and squatting; walking or standing may occupy the entire day.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to work in potential extremes of hot or cold weather.
  • Overtime work is required.
Responsibilities
  • Operate the asphalt plant to batch, crush, and/or segregate materials used in construction.
  • Assist with assembling, adjusting, maintaining, repairing, and disassembling plant equipment as needed.
  • Move controls to heat, dry, and mix ingredients to produce asphalt paving materials.
  • Control weighing, feeding, crushing, and sifting machinery.
  • Observe gauges, dials, and machinery operation to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Repair and/or make adjustments to machinery as needed.
  • Use various hand tools.
  • Oil, grease, service, and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
  • Perform yard maintenance.
  • Travel to and from different plants.
  • Monitor activity within the site.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous construction, manufacturing, or plant operator experience.

About the company

Branscome is a vertically integrated heavy highway and general contracting firm in the Mid-Atlantic that manages the full construction process from design and site work to material supply and project completion. It designs, builds, and supplies asphalt, aggregates, sand, borrow, and ready-mix concrete, and operates its own asphalt plants with an on-site lab to create custom mixes. The company stands out by controlling multiple project stages in-house—materials production, construction services, and quality testing—and by offering proprietary products like FiberMat, with a focus on recycled asphalt and concrete in production. Its goal is to deliver reliable, comprehensive infrastructure solutions for public and private clients and to grow as a major regional contractor under Adams Construction Company.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Branscome finished Cape Charles and Cheriton trail segments ahead of schedule in 2026.
  • Branscome's website says plants run daily and cover asphalt from Richmond to Virginia Coast.
  • Branscome won Chincoteague's $42,000 paving award in June 2026, reinforcing local incumbency.

What critics are saying

  • Branscome sued Chesterfield County for nearly $20 million over 2025-2026 road projects.
  • A September 2027 jury trial threatens collections, margins, and future Virginia public-work bids.
  • OSHA trackers show 265 workers, a C TCR 3.1, and 52 injuries through 2026.

What makes Branscome unique

  • Six Virginia and one Maryland asphalt plants give Branscome regional supply control.
  • VDOT awarded Branscome the $3.9 million Eastern Shore Rail Trail job in February 2025.
  • Deepwater plant remains Richmond's only hot-mix producer, strengthening pricing and logistics.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget