What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Paving Operator position at Hardrives Construction, Inc.?
JOB TITLE: Asphalt Paving Operator
LOCATION: Billings, MT
STATUS: Hourly/non-exempt
Job Description:
Operate equipment to apply asphalt to road beds, parking lots, airport runways and taxiways and private driveways.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently by following patters to properly compact and finish asphalt material from paver.
- Operate asphalt paver and/or screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications as instructed by crew superintendent to insure daily schedules/estimates are met. Also must perform additional tasks of other positions as needed and instructed by foreman.
- Screed operation on the asphalt paver involves making normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls.
- Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required on an asphalt crew
- May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment
- Ability to operate asphalt paver/screed within designated area with attention to detail and emphasis on craftsmanship
- Ability to guide and direct dump trucks while backing up to machine hopper when operating paver.
- Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of machine spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade of highway and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
- Understanding of all aspects the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving.
- The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
Qualification/Requirement
- One to two years related asphalt and road construction experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and dusty environments.
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
- Be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary.
- Must have strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Communication skills; Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Benefits * Employer Paid Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription for employee and family * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * 401K Plan * Life Insurance * Profit Sharing
NOTE
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Hardrives Construction reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).
Hardrives Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Relocate:
- Billings, MT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
