What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Paving Operator position at Smooth Paving?
Position Overview
Smooth Paving is a commercial paving contractor that services the entire midwest. We are a Union company and must have experience or will be let go first day. Asphalt Screed Operator responsible for controlling material taken into the paver and the depths of the material placed by the paver. Manipulates hand or foot levers to control the movements of the paving machine screed, which spreads and levels asphaltic concrete on subgrade, highway and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc. Perform normal maintenance such as oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment. May perform other related duties, such as adding or removing screed extensions, installing or removing automatic devices or other accessories associated with the machine.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
- Experience in all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grading, paving patterns, size of aggregates, job specifications, blueprint reading and compaction.
- Must partner with other crewmembers to pave roadways utilizing the equipment and must perform additional tasks of other positions per plan specifications as instructed by crew foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
- Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
- Follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
- Report any problems to the Foreman/Superintendent, Management.
- Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
- Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to Management.
- Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Regularly clean operator environment of debris and dirt.
- Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Construction site
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Extended hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
Application Question(s):
- How long have you operated a asphalt paver?
- Are you currently in the union?
- What companies have you worked with in the past?
- What other equipment can you run?
Ability to Commute:
- Island Lake, IL 60042 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Island Lake, IL 60042: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Island Lake, IL 60042
Salary : $45 - $75
