Milling Operator

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Milling Operator to operate asphalt milling machines on various projects. The role requires setting up, operating, and maintaining milling equipment to prepare surfaces accurately for paving.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate milling machines to remove asphalt pavement to specified depth, grade, and slope
• Set up equipment, including drum selection, grade controls, and conveyor adjustments
• Perform pre-shift inspections and routine maintenance to ensure equipment is in safe working condition
• Cook with ground crew and foreman for efficient material removal and loading
• Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, traffic, and utilities to prevent incidents
• Assist with machine cleaning and minor repairs as needed
• Complete daily equipment logs and inspection reports
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE
• Assist with other site tasks when equipment is not in operation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• 2+ years of experience operating milling machines or other heavy equipment
• At least 18 years of age
• Familiarity with grade control systems and milling machine adjustments
• Solid mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting minor equipment issues
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the crew
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred
• Willingness to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed
• Ability to work overnight when projects are outside the local area

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Constantly
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and its companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and its companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.