Asphalt Paving Machine Operator

Virginia Paving Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Vacation pay

Parental leave

Maternity leave

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Critical illness coverage

Job summary

Virginia Paving Company is seeking an asphalt paving machine operator in Norfolk, VA. The role performs a range of paving duties on construction projects and ensures work meets project standards and safety requirements.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of paving experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to lead a team, set screed sensors, and operate a paver. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a stable, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of asphalt paving experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand directions and communicate with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute paving procedures per project standards.
• Operate paver safely and maintain line.
• Set screed sensors and determine material placement.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and checks.
• Notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Conduct safety inspections for leaks and damage.
• Set up and use automatic grade and slope control.
• Lead and work in a team environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & VisionInsurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description

An Asphalt Paving Machine Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. An Asphalt Paving Machine Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

Key Duties

Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project

Must follow safe operation of paver

Must be able to set screed sensors

Must be able to determine the placement of materials correctly

Daily maintenance (lubrication), keeping equipment clean, safe pre-start including daily fluid level checks on oil, water and fuel

Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order

Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired

Visual safety inspection for leaks and damage to machine before operation

Understand, meet and plan grade cross slope requirements

Understand the head of material for the screed

Setting of flow

Ability to be a leader

Ability to operate equipment holding a straight line

Proper paving speed to match truck delivery

Adjust screed crown and strike off

Set up and use automatic grade and slope control

Understanding methods of paving to prevent segregation

• General knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems of the paver
• Must be able to work in a team environment safely and successfully
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Qualification Requirements

General.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires previous experience as an Asphalt Paving Machine Operator.

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Three to Five (3-5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

Must have knowledge of and be able to understand paving procedures.

Physical Demands.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and carry at least 30 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely

Work Environment.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as oil, asphalt, grease, gasoline, and diesel fuel.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule which includes days and nights.

Demonstrates Safety 1 st

It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Virginia Paving Company is a leading asphalt pavement producer and paving contractor for the state of Virginia. We are proud to have worked on many of the projects that have helped shape the footprint of Northern Virginia, the Stafford County/Fredericksburg area, and Hampton Roads, Virginia. Our teams successfully complete hundreds of paving contracts every year for projects ranging from public roadways and interstates, to commercial parking areas, to government and military facilities. In every case, we do so safely and efficiently, using quality material produced in-house at one of our seven state-of-the-art facilities.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.

Blythe Construction, Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company - Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company, are hereby referred to as Vinci Construction USA

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