Concrete Paving Operator - Highway Projects

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and year-end bonus

Job summary

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Concrete Paving Operator to safely operate equipment used in the placement and paving of concrete on highways and heavy civil projects.

You will work as part of the paving crew, assisting with setup, inspection, and ongoing operations. The role requires a safety-first mindset, ability to work long or irregular hours, and willingness to travel to various job sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in concrete paving or heavy highway construction preferred.
• Experience operating concrete paving equipment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active traffic.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate concrete paving equipment including pavers, placers and texture/cure machines.
• Assist with placement, spreading, leveling, finishing, texturing and curing of concrete.
• Set up, inspect and clean paving equipment before, during and after paving operations.
• Monitor grading, alignment, depth and finish of paving operations.
• Work with foremen, grade personnel, laborers and drivers.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of traffic control devices as needed.
• Perform general labor when equipment is not in operation.
• Maintain equipment, tools and work areas.
• Follow safety policies and job-site procedures.

Skills

Concrete paving equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Adaptability

Tools

Paving equipment

Texture/cure machines

Traffic control setup

Job description

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Concrete Paving Operator to safely operate equipment used in the placement and paving of concrete on highways and heavy civil projects.

You will work as part of the paving crew, assisting with setup, inspection, and ongoing operations. The role requires a safety-first mindset, ability to work long or irregular hours, and willingness to travel to various job sites.