Milling Machine Operator - Asphalt

Fann Contracting, Inc.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive pay

Travel pay

Weekly pay

Company truck

Free training

Job summary

Fann Contracting, Inc. is seeking a safe, experienced Highway Asphalt Milling Machine Operator in Arizona. You will operate milling machines, supervise crew members, and coordinate daily activities with the Project Superintendent.

The role includes travel within the state and adherence to safety practices to ensure project success. We offer comprehensive benefits, year-round work, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Experience operating up to 12-foot Wirtgen milling machines.
• Ability to supervise and train crew on asphalt milling operations.
• Maintain basic upkeep on milling equipment and perform safety checks.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills using basic software.

Responsibilities

• Operate milling machinery and perform basic maintenance.
• Supervise and train crew on site.
• Travel within Arizona as required to jobsites.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Superintendent.
• Ensure safety practices per company policies.
• Document issues with equipment and crews; complete reports.

Skills

Operate milling machine

Driver's license

Clean MVR

Safety awareness

Supervise crew

Maintenance basics

Documentation

Welding skills

Arizona travel

Job description

Fann Contracting, Inc - Northern Arizona’s leading heavy-civil and heavy-highway contractor is searching for a safe and experienced Highway Asphalt Milling Machine Operator to join our team! We offer competitive pay, year-round hours, great benefits, company vehicle and more . Our family-owned 65-year company specializes in mass excavation, rock handling, underground utilities, private and public infrastructure, asphalt paving, aggregate crushing, asphalt hot plant production, and much more. Our projects include public and private entities including ADOT, (Davis-Bacon wages) FHWA, BIA, city and county municipalities, private residential and commercial developments. We are looking for individuals who are committed to excellence and who want to excel and advance their career. This full-time position is open immediately for qualified candidates.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• We offer a substantial benefit package including medical, dental, paid life insurance, optional vision and short-term disability, Vacation time, paid sick time, 401(k) and an end of year profit-sharing bonus program.
• Starting pay depends upon experience but will typically range between $31.05 to $37.00per hour. Davis Bacon (Federal) wages may be much higher.
• Daily subsistence (TRAVEL PAY) of $75 to $90may also be available if you travel outside the Prescott area for work (ask for details).
• Pay periods are weekly with direct deposit - use your own bank or ask for a VISA DEBIT PAY CARD (or get both).
• This position may include a company truck.
• Free training classes include OSHA 10-hr. First Aid/CPR, Excavation Safety, Confined Space, Lasers, Grade Checking, Defensive Driving, Eq. Operator and Equipment Safety and much more.

Mill operators at Fann Contracting work throughout the entire state of Arizona and may be required to be on their projects from 4 to 6 days per week depending upon different factors. Overtime is not only possible, it can be frequent due to project needs: subcontractor schedules, delays due to weather, project time limits, type of work being performed, etc. Candidates must have a clean motor vehicle record with no DUI in the past 4 years as a company vehicle is typically assigned to the Operator. Job location and travel times often require the Mill Operator to stay on or near their project 95% of the time but we try to have weekends off whenever possible.

Responsibilities include:

• Complete operation of up to 12 foot Wirtgen milling machines, including basic maintenance.
• Supervise, lead and train crew members on asphalt milling operations.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean MVR record.
• Ability to safety operate milling machine and other heavy equipment.
• Travel within Arizona as required to and from jobsites.
• Oversee and execute milling projects from start to finish.
• Plan, Organize, and Coordinate daily activities with Project Superintendent.
• Understand and implement best safety practices as required by company policies.
• Performs maintenance on mill and other machinery to prevent breakdowns.
• Welding skills for making repairs.
• Coordinating with trucking division for milling haul trucks.
• Calculate quantities & time required to complete projects.
• Thoroughly document any issues with equipment, subs etc.
• Make reports and complete paperwork using a computer and software such as word, excel and email etc.
• Set up and prepare milling machinery for mobilization to/from job.

PLEASE NOTE: All positions at Fann Contracting are considered safety sensitive which generally means that these positions involve some aspect of a heightened danger requiring an employee's full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute his or her job. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.