Asphalt Milling Machine Operator - Hampton Roads

Branscome; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Branscome in Virginia's Hampton area is seeking an Asphalt Milling Machine Operator to mill asphalt for resurfacing highways, roads, and parking lots. You will operate milling equipment and work with a paving team to ensure smooth and precise results.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, at least 2 years of milling experience, and a strong safety mindset. Shift flexibility (day or night) and overtime are required, with teamwork and quality workmanship emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of milling machine operator experience preferred.
• Ability to work day or night shifts; overtime required.
• Must follow safety policies and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt milling machine to mill asphalt for resurfacing.
• Ensure a safe work environment per safety policies.
• Direct dump trucks while backing up to the conveyor.
• Position and secure work pieces using holding devices and tools.
• Verify alignment with measuring instruments (rules, gauges, calipers).
• Observe machine operation and adjust to meet tolerances.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization skills

Safety commitment

Teamwork and independence

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Title: AsphaltMilling Machine Operator

Department: Hampton Roads

Reports to: Paving Supervisor

Major Role and Purpose

• Operate asphalt milling machineto mill asphalt for use in resurfacing highways, roadways, parking lots, etc.

Description of Duties

• Ensure a safe work environmentin compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly manipulatehand or foot levers to control movement of milling machine.
• Guides and directs dump truck(s) while backing up to machine conveyor.
• Positions and secures work pieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools and hoists.
• Verifies alignment of work pieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.
• Observes milling machine operation and adjusts controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
• Must be able to work a day shift or night shift depending on the operational needs.
• Overtime work is required.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned by supervisor.

Education

• High School Diploma / GED

Work Experience

• Minimum 2years of experienceas a Milling Machine Operator preferred.

Skills Required

• Effective communication and organization skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to work safety in various conditions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Physical Demands

• Job requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, vibrating, and reaching.
• Requires lifting up to 50lbs.
• Overtime work is required.
• Potential exposure to extremes of hot or cold weather.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

OUR COMPANY

For more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence.

Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution for our customers. It’s the satisfaction of a job well done recognition of team effort and the delight of our customers that keep us creating infrastructure and connecting people.

OUR TEAM

When you work for Branscome, you join our innovative team in completing the area’s most important large-scale, fast-track projects. You help us provide excavation, site work, underground utilities, asphalt paving, ready-mix concrete, and more to a slew of satisfied clients, including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, numerous local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. At Branscome, workers take pride in their work and inspire each other with their teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. This attitude of excellence generates the superior customer service that Branscome is known for.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• paid time off
• retirement savings
• professional development

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.

Branscome EEO Statement

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEOC is the Law Supplement.