Asphalt Paver Operator - Field Paving Pro

Francis O Day Co., Inc; Forestville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

4 paid holidays

Sign-on bonus

401k

Job summary

Francis O. Day Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Paver Operator to support our paving operations. This hands-on, field-based role requires operating asphalt pavers on roadway, commercial, and industrial projects.

The successful candidate will work with screed operators, laborers, roller operators, foremen, and quality control personnel to produce smooth, consistent mats while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating asphalt pavers on roadway or commercial paving projects.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt paving operations, including material behavior, screed operation, and paving techniques.
• Experience operating common paver brands and models (e.g., Blaw-Knox, Cat, Volvo, Dynapac, or similar).
• Ability to read grades, follow stringline or grade control systems, and maintain consistent mat quality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of paver systems (hydraulics, conveyors, augers, screeds).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt pavers safely and efficiently to achieve specified grades, depths, widths, and surface quality.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and operator care tasks, including cleaning, lubrication, and visual checks of paver components.
• Coordinate with screed operators, material transfer vehicles, roller operators, and crew members to maintain consistent paving operations.
• Monitor material flow, head of material, conveyor systems, augers, and screed performance.
• Make necessary adjustments to paver controls to maintain proper mat quality and alignment.
• Follow paving plans, job specifications, and direction from foremen and superintendents.
• Identify mechanical issues and report them promptly to supervisors.
• Support Total Process Reliability (TPR), Operator Care, and Preventive Maintenance initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area around the paver.
• Comply with all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and job site requirements.

Skills

Paver operation

Grade control reading

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Blaw-Knox

Cat

Volvo

Dynapac

Job description

Francis O. Day Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Paver Operator to support our paving operations. This hands-on, field-based role requires operating asphalt pavers on roadway, commercial, and industrial projects.

The successful candidate will work with screed operators, laborers, roller operators, foremen, and quality control personnel to produce smooth, consistent mats while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.