Skid Steer Operator (Paving)

About the Role

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. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters. At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• Responsible for safe operation, non-mechanical maintenance, and up-keep of equipment.
• Discuss plans and goals for the day's work with the field manager and determine the best method of getting assigned work done safely, productively, and on time.
• Perform physical duties commonly associated with the safe and productive operation of said equipment.
• Perform equipment maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and maintaining fluid levels on equipment.
• Operate equipment with priority on making the job safe for all persons working around the equipment.
• Communicate clearly with other crew members in a manner that supports teamwork to accomplish daily goals.

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.
• Must have very good hand, foot, and eye coordination to safely operate equipment.
• Compliance with Allan Myers Policies including but not limited to:
  • Equipment repair/maintenance procedures and Operator Safety Standards.
  • Safety policies ("Home Safe Tonight" and related policies, "AIPS").

Physical Demands

Requires extensive and heavy physical activity and dexterity. Must be able to operate for long periods and get into awkward positions when cleaning and providing maintenance to the equipment.

• Stand, walk, reach, kneel, climb, or balance.
• Carry or handle materials sometimes up to 75 pounds.
• Specific types of vision required: close, color, peripheral.

Work Environment

• Responsible for the 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 safety threats where carelessness or poor judgment could result in serious or fatal injury to self or others.
• Works adjacent to live traffic on most days.

Travel Requirements

• 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.