Heavy Equipment Operator - Asphalt

Barber Brothers Contracting; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

401K

DOE Compensation

Job summary

A road construction contractor is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for the Baton Rouge, LA area. The role involves safely operating equipment such as Asphalt Paver and Roller, with a strong emphasis on safety practices. Ideal candidates will have over five years of highway construction experience and a high school diploma. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401K. Compensation is dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of Heavy Highway experience.
• Experience working outside in various weather conditions, preferably on roads.
• Reliable transportation to and from job site.

Responsibilities

• Safely run and maintain asphalt equipment.
• Assist in placement, moving, and dismantling of traffic control devices.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance; refer major problems to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; adhere to PPE requirements.

Skills

Heavy Highway Experience

Asphalt Equipment Operation

Safe Working Practices

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Asphalt Paver

Asphalt Roller

Shuttle Buggy

Job description

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator - Asphalt

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Id: 246

# of Openings: 1

Heavy Equipment Operator - Asphalt

Barber Brothers Contracting Co., LLC, a road construction contractor, is seeking an Experienced Asphalt Equipment Operator for the Baton Rouge LA area.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for our industry and have significant experience working on a road construction crew. The candidate will have intermediate knowledge of asphalt equipment and standard procedures involved in asphalt road construction.

The primary duty of the Asphalt Equipment Operator is to safely run and maintain equipment such as Asphalt Paver, Asphalt Roller, or Shuttle Buggy. The position is part of a crew that is responsible for various stages of large construction projects. The position requires consistent incorporation of the company’s safety initiatives into daily tasks.

Other duties include:

• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance and refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Exercise safe working practices including use of required PPE at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Five plus years of Heavy Highway Experience.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience working outside in various weather conditions, road preferred.
• Reliable transportation to and from job site.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.

Employee Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, Life and, 401K, Compensation is DOE.

Barber Brothers Contracting Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.