Concrete Paver Operator

Safe and efficient operation of slipform Concrete Paving Machine and/or curb and gutter machine (Gomaco, Wirtgen, or Guntert & Zimmerman). Paving machines and work may vary from mainline concrete paving to curb and gutter paving. This position will work around Bismarck and for the Mainline Paving crew. The Mainline Concrete crew travels throughout North Dakota completing primarily interstate and airport jobs. Job posting for the 2025 construction season with anticipated season start in mid April-early May 2025.

Why Work for Northern Improvement?

• Union Company- Local 49 for equipment operators, Teamsters for truck drivers (company pays fringe benefits)
• Fifth Generation Family Owned and Operated
• Excellent Equipment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Great Co-workers and Supervisors
• Safety First Mindset

Duties and responsibilities

• Operate various brands and styles of slip-form pavers and/or curb and gutter machines for roadway, airport, and commercial projects
• Assist in machine setup and width changes and conduct pre-operational checks of equipment
• Operate construction equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations
• Perform daily maintenance, cleaning, and safety checks of equipment
• Operate equipment in a variety of situations and environments while maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings
• Report need for large repairs to appropriate parties
• May be required to perform general labor duties as deemed necessary
• All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience operating a slip-form concrete paving machines
• Experience on multiple pieces of construction equipment is preferred
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment

Working conditions

• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments
• Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds

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Northern Improvement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 75 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Safety equipment provided
• Union benefits

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Retention bonus
• Signing bonus

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30