Paver Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives and operates pavers, as well as one or more machines such as backhoes, grinders, graders, lowboys, roller, jackhammer, compressors, and trucks.
• To perform specified activity such as moving material, leveling, grading, and paving.
• Checks equipment daily for oil, fluid levels, damage and wear areas (teeth, grinder, etc.).
• Fuels equipment daily.
• Determines speed and direction on machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges do not form by excessive pressure.
• Understands all aspects of paving industry prep work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving.
• Reports all damage or required repairs as needed to the mechanic on duty in a timely manner.
• Completes equipment checklist and turns in on a daily basis.
• Loads and unloads equipment from trailers.
• Ensures that equipment is correctly secured on trailers.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned at the end of each job, each day.
• Operates equipment safely at all times.
• Does not allow riders on the equipment while operating.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations and practices preventive safety measures.
• Performs non-operator, general labor work as needed including driving, shoveling, raking, rolling and flagging duties.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Follows all traffic regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends and occasional nights.
• Ability to travel to various worksites.
• Ability to work long hours and in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Full Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Profit Sharing option
• Discounted YMCA membership
• PTO + Holiday pay
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Career growth opportunities