Asphalt Paving Operator

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Paving Operator to join our field crew on civil construction projects.

The role requires operating paving machines to lay asphalt for roads, parking lots, and other surfaces, with emphasis on precision, safety, and quality. You will monitor machine settings, coordinate with the paving crew, and perform routine maintenance to keep equipment in top condition.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating asphalt paving equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt paving machines and other heavy equipment.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings to ensure proper depth, alignment, and smoothness of asphalt.
• Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality.
• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Work closely with the paving crew to coordinate material flow and maintain consistent paving operations.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects.
• Assist with other tasks as needed to support paving operations.

Skills

Paving equipment experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Weather resilience

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred

Tools

Asphalt paving equipment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Asphalt Paving Operator to work on our construction projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating paving machines and related equipment to lay asphalt for roads, parking lots, and other surfaces. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt paving machines and other heavy objects
• Monitor and adjust machine settings to ensure proper depth, alignment, and smoothness of asphalt
• Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality
• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed
• Work closely with the paving crew to coordinate material flow and maintain consistent paving operations
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects
• Assist with other tasks as needed to support paving operations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating asphalt paving equipment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Company Overview

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.