Asphalt Paving Operator

We offer competitive pay and great benefits including:

• 2 weeks of PTO (paid time off) (80 hours)
• 8 paid holidays (Eligibility begins on day one)
• Medical insurance:
  • Company-paid Dental Insurance
  • Comprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program (EAP)
  • Two Medical Options: PPO and HDHP with the employer contributing HAS
  • Vision Insurance
  • FSA / HSA Accounts
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K), with discretionary matching. Fully vested after 3 years of service
• Opportunities for career growth and development

General Summary:

The Equipment Operator for Paving operates and maintains various pieces of equipment. This position may perform other duties on the crew as needed. This position receives close supervision related to specific work activities, assignments, methods, etc.; usually receives frequent observation/inspection over job activities; instructions are detailed, and assignments are typically short-term. Good judgment and common sense are required in all duties and any other tasks assigned. Normal work hours are day or night shift eight (8) to fourteen (14) hours Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be required depending on the contract. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) as required. This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and task to be performed. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description as needs tend to change over time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a supervisor and/or Manager Safety and Health.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs as required by Sunrock, MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22.
• The paving operator uses machines to spread, smooth, or level concrete or asphalt on roadbeds.
• The paving operator operates or manually rolls surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
• Responsible for performing pre-shift/pre-trip inspections and filling out respective reports.
• Maintains and operates the asphalt paver, skid steer, skip, and roller.
• May also be responsible for performing other labor-intensive duties, as needed.
• Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner, following routine and all standards of performance. Work is repetitive and continuous.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable English words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred, but not required. At least two (2) years of prior related experience required. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current North Carolina Driver’s License required

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Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.