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Reference #: 660330

Must have the following to apply:

• This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Paving Machine Operator
• Ability to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
• Three to Five years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges
• Ability to understand paving procedures

Preferred:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Required Screenings:

Employer will discuss.

Job Description:

An Asphalt Paving Machine Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. An Asphalt Paving Machine Operator typically performs a variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

• Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project
• Must follow safe operation of paver
• Ability to set feed sensors
• Ability to determine the placement of materials correctly
• Daily maintenance (lubrication), keeping equipment clean, safe pre-start including daily fluid level checks on oil, water and fuel
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Visual safety inspection for leaks and damage to machine before operation
• Understand, meet and plan grade cross slope requirements
• Placement of material in front of screed
• Setting of flow
• Ability to operate equipment holding a straight line
• Keep equipment clean
• Proper paving speed to match truck delivery
• Adjust screed crown and strike off
• Set up and use automatic grade and slope control
• Understand segregation and how to prevent it due to operation of the paving machine
• General knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems of the paver
• Ability to work in a team environment safely and successfully
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Demands:

• Constant effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day
• Employee must have ability to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and carry at least 30 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions
• The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter)

Work Environment:

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions

Work environment periodically exp