Mill Operator

EMERY SAPP & SONS; Greene Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EMERY SAPP & SONS is seeking an Asphalt Mill Operator to safely operate milling equipment, remove pavement to specified depths, and prepare surfaces for new asphalt. You will coordinate with milling, trucking, and paving crews to keep projects on schedule and within specifications.

The role requires experience with asphalt milling machines, strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of grades and elevations, and the ability to work in a team while maintaining a safe site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating asphalt milling machines is required.
• Heavy equipment operating experience is required.
• Understanding of asphalt paving operations, grades, and elevations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt milling machines to remove pavement at specified depths and widths.
• Monitor and maintain proper grade, slope, and milling patterns.
• Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance on milling equipment.
• Inspect and replace milling teeth as needed.
• Coordinate with truck drivers and ground personnel during milling operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety requirements.
• Identify and report equipment issues requiring repair.
• Maintain production records and meet project schedules.

Skills

Asphalt milling

Heavy equipment operating

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Paving operations knowledge

Job description

The Asphalt Mill Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating asphalt milling equipment to remove existing pavement and prepare surfaces for new asphalt placement. This position works closely with milling, trucking, and paving crews to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and according to specifications.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperate asphalt milling machines to remove existing pavement at specified depths and widths.Monitor and maintain proper grade, slope, and milling patterns.Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance on milling equipment.Inspect and replace milling teeth as needed.Coordinate with truck drivers, ground personnel, and supervisors during milling operations.Maintain a safe work environment by following all company, OSHA, and project safety requirements.Identify and report equipment issues requiring repair.Assist with additional construction activities and labor duties as needed.Maintain accurate production and equipment records.Work efficiently to meet project schedules and production goals.QualificationsPrevious experience operating asphalt milling machines required.Heavy equipment operating experience required.Understanding of asphalt paving operations, grades, and elevations.Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.Valid driver's license required.CDL preferred but not required.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and lift throughout the workday.Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise.Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and travel as business needs require.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)