CONCRETE PAVE MACHINE OPERATOR

Granite Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a qualified paving machine operator to spread and smooth freshly poured concrete or asphalt surfaces. This is a hands-on role that combines mechanical operation with ongoing on-the-job training to develop skills and safety practices.

You will operate asphalt or concrete pavers and related equipment, perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance, and follow written and supervisor instructions.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawing
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt or concrete paver to spread and smooth surfaces
• Operate other paving equipment like rollers and screed
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment
• Moves levers, pedals, turns handwheels, and pushes throttle to control and guide machine.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Distance/slope judgment

Follow instructions

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary

Operates paving machine to spread and smooth freshly poured concrete or asphalt surfaces. This job participates in on-the-job training.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Must be able to operate asphalt or concrete paver.
• Ability to operate other paving related equipment as well such as rollers, screed,etc.
• Must be able to safely perform a number of construction paving duties.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
• Moves levers, depresses pedals, turns handwheels, and pushes throttle to control and guide machine.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

Proper certification required

Work Experience

Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Read engineering drawing
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.