Asphalt Paving Equipment Operator

Yates Construction Co.; Byram (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction Co. in Byram, Mississippi, is seeking an Asphalt Paver Operator. The successful candidate will operate heavy paving machinery and ensure proper asphalt spreading across construction sites.

With a focus on safety and teamwork, the role requires 2-5 years of experience in the paving industry. Candidates must be physically fit and willing to work outdoors. Yates Construction is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive employment terms.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of heavy equipment or paving industry experience required.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds and work in high temperatures.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver the paver and ensure proper mat thickness.
• Align the paver with dump trucks for efficient asphalt flow.
• Perform safety inspections and maintain the paver.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team communication

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Asphalt Paver Operator is a skilled heavy equipment professional who safely drives, controls, and monitors the paving machine. They are responsible for evenly spreading and leveling hot-mix asphalt to exact grades, thicknesses, and widths across highways, streets, and parking lots.

Core Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Maneuver the paver in a straight line while controlling the screed (auger, hopper, and temperature) to ensure proper mat thickness and eliminate joints or voids.
• Truck Coordination: Align and ease the paver forward while safely pushing dump trucks to maintain a continuous, uninterrupted flow of asphalt into the hopper.
• Maintenance: Perform pre-shift safety inspections, lubricate moving parts, and clean the machine after use to prevent asphalt buildup.
• Crew Communication: Work closely with the Screed Operator, Dump Man, and Foreman using hand signals to communicate project needs and hazards.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce work zone safety, direct traffic, and wear required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) while working in extreme outdoor conditions.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: Usually requires 2-5 years of heavy equipment or paving industry experience.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to repetitively lift over 50 pounds and stand or walk for long shifts in hot and humid environments.
• Certifications: A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is often preferred for hauling equipment to and from job sites.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of computerized cross-slope controls, paving patterns, and construction material requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a Negative result.
• Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a Capable result.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Experience preferred.

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on-site safety and compliance.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.