Asphalt Milling Machine Operator Jacksonville FL

Preferred Materials, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in asphalt production and roadway services, where your skills in operating milling equipment will shine. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork, allowing you to contribute to significant construction projects. With a strong safety culture and opportunities for growth, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values your expertise. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, ensuring your well-being while you help shape the infrastructure of your community. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, take the first step and apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Disability Benefits

Retirement Savings Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in asphalt and road construction.
• Understanding of paving industry standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer with milling head safely and efficiently.
• Assist in various duties on construction/paving crew.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Asphalt Milling Equipment

Road Construction

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Skid Steer

Jack Hammer

Job description

Job ID: 508824

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

This is a highly skilled position involving the control and operation of a skid steer with milling head/broom box attachment. Experience with milling equipment/highway equipment preferred. Other duties to include operating a power broom, running grade control on milling machine, and flagging, and laboring when needed

Job Description Summary
The selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers.

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Report any problems to your manager.
• Assist construction / paving crew with various duties such as; shoveling and raking and running wheelbarrow.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job site.
• May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer.
• Dig, spread and level construction materials.
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Prior experience with asphalt milling/paving equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Thorough understanding of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving.
• The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related asphalt and road construction experience.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.