Asphalt Paving Machine Operator - Columbia, SC

Colas USA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as an Asphalt Paving Machine Operator in Columbia, SC! This role emphasizes safety and excellence in paving operations, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about infrastructure development. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to high standards of performance and safety. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to employee development, this position offers a pathway to grow your skills in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the construction industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Life insurance

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Short-term disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in construction equipment operation.
• Driving License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a paver and maintain its cleanliness.
• Lead the crew and ensure safety during operations.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and report issues.

Skills

Operating a paver

Knowledge of paver operation

Leadership skills

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Asphalt Paving Machine Operator - Columbia, SC

Company: REEVES PIEDMONT

Location: Columbia

Country: USA

Type of Contract: Regular / Permanent

Publication Date: Apr 25, 2025

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast since the company’s founding in 1955. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com .

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

Reeves, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com .

Mission

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Asphalt Paving Machine Operator based out of Columbia, SC. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. The Asphalt Paving Machine Operator must perform daily maintenance checks and report any mechanical or safety issues to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• The ability to operate a paver
• An accurate and working knowledge of a paver (ex. correct speed, check on material coming out of truck, straight lines)
• The ability to take a leadership role on the crew
• The willingness and ability to keep paver maintained and clean
• The willingness to work nights and weekends
• The ability to operate equipment in a safe and consistent manner

Job Requirements

• 6 months to 1 year of experience
• Experience working in and around construction equipment
• Driving License (preferred)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or walk; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

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Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
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Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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