What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paving Operator position at Mago Construction Company?
Position will start April of 2025
Mago Construction Company is a family-owned asphalt paving contractor based out of Bardstown, KY with asphalt plants, two rock quarries, and construction operations throughout the state of Kentucky.
We seek to add a paving operator to our paving crew that services Breckinridge, Meade, Spencer, Bullitt and Hancock counties! The Paver Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt paver. This position operates paving machines to spread and level hot mix paving material on subgrade of highways and streets with the aid of stakes and level gauges to ensure mix is placed to the proper grade and thickness.
Job Duties:
- Operate the paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Ensuring the consistency and quality of the asphalt mixture.
- Operate the Paver controls to lower the screed auger, control the hopper, and navigate the direction of the paver.
- Align the paving machine into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck, and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper; ease paver forward, safely pushing dump truck along construction surface.
- Observe distribution of paving materials along screed and control the direction of the screed.
- Line paver appropriately to the work area, and ensure proper application of the asphalt, smoothing it evenly to the desired height, width, and depth.
- Assisting in the general labor and duties of the paving crew when necessary.
- Any other duties assigned by your Foreperson or Superintendent.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Asphalt Paving Operator
- Knowledge of paving machinery and maintenance
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and for extended periods
- Understanding of workplace safety regulations
- Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy materials
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $27 - $32
