Milling Machine Operator

Gray & Son Inc.; Norris City (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray & Son Inc. is seeking a Milling Machine Operator to operate and control milling equipment, removing existing asphalt to prepare surfaces for new asphalt.

The role involves milling roadways, parking lots, and related surfaces to exact specifications while maintaining equipment and ensuring safe operation. The operator will perform routine checks, adjust controls for precise milling, and handle basic preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a milling machine preferred.
• Ability to read and follow milling specifications.
• Awareness of safety standards and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Control and operate milling machine to mill asphalt according to specs.
• Mills asphalt on roadways and related surfaces to required dimensions.
• Adjust levers to guide machine movements for precise milling.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on milling equipment.
• Ensure equipment is safe and functioning; report major issues to Foreman.

Skills

Milling machine operation

Safety protocols

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Milling machine

Job description

Description
The Milling Machine Operator operates equipment used for milling and removing existing asphalt to prepare the surface for new asphalt.

Description
The Milling Machine Operator operates equipment used for milling and removing existing asphalt to prepare the surface for new asphalt.
Duties

• Responsible for control and operation of the milling machine.
• Operates milling machine to properly mill asphalt to desired specifications based on usage.
• The Milling Machine Operator manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of milling machine that mills asphalt on roadways and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
• May perform other related duties, such as preventive maintenance on all milling machinery.
• The Milling Machine Operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the Foreman or Superintendent.