Milling Machine Sensor Operators Needed

Francis O Day Co., Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company contribution

Overtime opportunity

4 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Francis O Day Co. Inc. seeks a Milling Machine Sensor Operator to prepare road surfaces for asphalt paving in Maryland and Virginia.

You will operate milling equipment, monitor sensor and grade-control systems, and work with milling and paving crews to ensure accurate milling depths and profiles. The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in asphalt milling, paving, road construction, or related heavy equipment operations.
• Experience with milling machine sensors, grade controls, or machine-control systems preferred.
• Familiarity with roadway grades, elevations, slopes, and milling depths.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor asphalt milling machines and associated sensor systems.
• Maintain accurate milling depth, grade, slope, and roadway profile.
• Monitor machine-control and grade/sensor readings during milling operations.
• Make adjustments as needed to maintain specifications and production quality.
• Work closely with the milling foreman, operators, laborers, and paving crew.
• Identify changes in roadway conditions and communicate issues to the crew.
• Perform daily equipment and sensor inspections.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of sensors and machine-control equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures and all applicable jobsite requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscience

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

Job Posting: Milling Machine Sensor Operator

Location: Northern Maryland and Northern Virginia

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal (March - December)

Company: Francis O. Day Co., Inc.

Company Address: 850 East Gude Dr. Suite A, Rockville, MD 20850

Company Phone Number: [phone] x110

Position: Milling Machine Sensor Operator

Base Pay Range: $ 20.00 - $24.00 per hour (Depending on experience)

Job Description:

Francis O Day Co., Inc., a leading paving and excavation company that operates in Maryland and Virginia, is seeking experienced Milling Machine Sensor Operators to join our team.

The Role

As a Milling Machine Sensor Operator, you will play an important role in preparing road surfaces for asphalt paving. You'll operate and monitor milling equipment, work closely with the milling and paving crews, and use sensor and grade-control systems to ensure the proper milling depth, grade, and profile.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor asphalt milling machines and associated sensor systems.
• Maintain accurate milling depth, grade, slope, and roadway profile.
• Monitor machine-control and grade/sensor readings during milling operations.
• Make adjustments as needed to maintain specifications and production quality.
• Work closely with the milling foreman, operators, laborers, and paving crew.
• Identify changes in roadway conditions and communicate issues to the crew.
• Perform daily equipment and sensor inspections.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of sensors and machine-control equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures and all applicable jobsite requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in asphalt milling, paving, road construction, or related heavy equipment operations.
• Experience with milling machine sensors, grade controls, or machine-control systems preferred.
• Familiarity with roadway grades, elevations, slopes, and milling depths.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with equipment operators and paving crews.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Ability to operate a Milling Machine is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to appropriately respond to unexpected events quickly.
• This position may require long periods of standing and being subjected to adverse weather conditions.
• Consistently wear common protective or safety equipment.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed outdoors.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Must be available for night and day shifts

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 4 Paid Holidays
• Health benefits (Health, Dental, and Vision)
• Referral bonuses
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401k with company contribution.
• Opportunity for overtime
• 56 hours of Paid Sick & Safe Leave after 90 days.
• 1 week of vacation time after 1 year of service.

About F.O. Day Company:

For over 80 years, family-owned Francis O Day Co. Inc. has developed into an award-winning construction company by building close relationships with our extended family of valued clients, trusted employees, and dedicated subcontractors & suppliers. Francis O Day Co. Inc.'s headquarters support its regional offices and four asphalt production facilities. Based on a Total Process Reliability (TPR) approach, our management leads the team with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainable performance with a state-of-the-art technology and equipment while maintaining a long-term competitive advantage.

Francis O Day Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without any discrimination due to their race, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment with F.O. Day Company, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring decisions, assignment, advancement, compensation, benefits, retention, and termination.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.