Paver Operator

The Paving Machine Operator's primary function is to operate the asphalt paving machines that lay and finish asphalt. May perform manual labor such as shoveling, spreading gravel and maintaing equipment. The operator must perform daily maintenance checks and report any mechanical or safety issues to a supervisor. In addition, the operator may be required to perform minor repairs to the equipment and is expected to assist in the general operation of each job site.

Uses specialized machines to spread asphalt over a surface .
• Performs minor routine maintenance on paving machines and other paving equipment and tools.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to starting work.
• Prior to every use, evaluate the equipment and confirm that the equipment from a mechanical and safety standpoint is ready to use.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass pre-employment screen and criminal background check
• A valid driver's license and a clean motor-vehicle record
• Previous experience operating a Paver and/or other asphalt equipment

Physical and Environmental Specific Requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally with others on site, in person and over the telephone, ability to read printed materials, signs and directions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds and reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around or otherwise position one's self around the required work and safety requirements to navigating and perform activities on various construction sites in a safe manner.
• The position requires working outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• While working, the employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, virus or other air-borne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines and dust/debris.
• The above listed duties require periods of standing, walking, stooping and bending. Employee must be able to climb equipment's ladder to reach the operators seat. The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Constantly
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Constantly
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely

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 it's 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.