Asphalt Milling Machine Operator

Our Company Does Work That Matters – Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community.

About the role

This position operates one or more types of construction equipment such as asphalt pavers, asphalt rollers, material transfer vehicles, milling machines, back hoes and skid steers as they apply to milling and paving operations. Operators are responsible for safe operation, non-mechanical maintenance and up-keep of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Discuss plans and goals for the day's work with field manager and determine best method of getting assigned work done safely, productively and on time.
• Perform physical duties commonly associated with the safe and productive operation of construction equipment.
• Perform equipment maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and maintaining fluid levels on equipment.
• Operate equipment with priority of making the job safe for all persons working around the equipment.
• Communicate clearly with other crew members in a manner commensurate with teamwork to accomplish daily goals.
• Comply with Allan Myers policies including Equipment repair/maintenance procedures and Operator Safety Standards, “Home Safe Tonight” and related policies, and “AIPS”.

Requirements

• GED / HS Diploma a plus.
• 2 years of equipment operating experience is a necessity.
• Related work experience is a necessity.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Make judgments regarding the most efficient operations of equipment and attachments.
• Very good hand, foot and eye coordination to safely operate equipment.

Physical Demands

• Requires extensive and heavy physical activity and dexterity.
• Must be able to operate for long periods of time and get into awkward positions when cleaning and providing maintenance to the equipment.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, kneel, climb or balance.
• Must be able to carry or handle materials sometimes up to 75 pounds.
• Requires specific types of vision: close, color, peripheral.

Work Environment

• Responsible for safety of self and fellow workers.
• Work conditions vary from site to site and are affected by the weather.
• Rough grading and undeveloped job sites present a threat to safety where carelessness or poor judgment could result in serious or fatal injury to self or others.
• Works adjacent to live traffic on most days.

Schedule

• Travel is a must; overnight stays may be required on occasion.
• Night and weekend work shifts are common throughout the normal milling and paving season.

Benefits

We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.