Milling Machine Operator (Asphalt)

Northern Arizona’s leading heavy-civil and heavy-highway contractor is searching for an experienced Highway Asphalt Milling Machine Operator to join our family-owned 65-year company. We specialize in mass excavation, rock handling, underground utilities, private and public infrastructure, asphalt paving, aggregate crushing, and asphalt hot plant production. Our projects include public and private entities such as ADOT, FHWA, BIA, city and county municipalities, and private residential and commercial developments.

About the role

This full-time position is open immediately for qualified candidates. Mill operators at Fann Contracting work throughout the entire state of Arizona and may be required to be on their projects from 4 to 6 days per week. Overtime is frequent due to project needs, including subcontractor schedules, weather delays, project time limits, and type of work being performed. Job location and travel times often require the Mill Operator to stay on or near their project 95% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and train crew members on milling operations.
• Safely operate milling machine and other heavy equipment.
• Travel within Arizona as required to and from jobsites.
• Oversee and execute milling projects from start to finish.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate daily activities with Project Superintendent.
• Understand and implement best safety practices as required by company policies.
• Perform maintenance on mill and other machinery to prevent breakdowns.
• Use welding skills for making repairs.
• Coordinate with trucking division for milling haul trucks.
• Calculate quantities and time required to complete projects.
• Thoroughly document any issues with equipment, subs, etc.
• Make reports and complete paperwork using a computer and software such as Word, Excel, and email.
• Set up and prepare milling machinery for mobilization to/from job.

All positions at Fann Contracting are considered safety sensitive, requiring full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute the job.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR record (no DUI in the past 4 years).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and paid life insurance.
• Optional vision and short-term disability.
• Paid sick time.
• 401(k) and an end-of-year profit-sharing bonus program.
• Company vehicle (for this position).
• Free training classes including OSHA 10-hr, First Aid/CPR, Excavation Safety, Confined Space, Lasers, Grade Checking, Defensive Driving, Equipment Operator, and Equipment Safety.

Pay

Starting pay depends upon experience and typically ranges between $31.05 to $35.15 per hour. Davis Bacon (Federal) wages may be even higher. Daily subsistence (travel pay) of $75 to $90 may also be available if you travel outside the Prescott area for work. Pay periods are weekly with direct deposit—use your own bank or ask for a VISA debit pay card (or both).

Schedule

Work is year-round with frequent overtime. Projects may require 4 to 6 days per week depending on factors such as subcontractor schedules, weather delays, project time limits, and type of work being performed.