Paving Equipment Operator – Sign-On Bonus

Kids for the Future; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Superior Paving Corp. in Virginia seeks skilled equipment operators to manage milling machines, pavers, rollers, and loaders. You will set up, inspect, and operate diverse paving gear, ensuring quality and safety on busy road projects.

Responsibilities include maintenance, coordinating material flow, and training teammates, with overtime and night work as needed. This role values hands-on expertise and teamwork in a demanding site environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the paving industry or appropriate experience with Superior Paving.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to run a machine in manual mode or with electronic controls.
• Good eye-hand coordination
• Ability to pull up your own weight and sit in one position up to 12 hours per day
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs unassisted up to 5 times per day and regularly lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to read, follow and interpret safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, plans and grade.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• A good understanding of Superior Paving, state, local, private and federal policies and procedures, to ensure safe operation of the machines and equipment being used.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and nights as required.
• Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• ESCCC certification preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge of designing, using, and maintaining machines and tools preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move levers to operate and control equipment and computerized controls to ensure product meets Superior quality standards.
• Set up, install, inspect equipment, and record findings according to established standards. Make adjustments and minor repairs using hand tools.
• Monitor machine for proper operation while observing asphalt surface and other surroundings.
• Be conscientious of workers safety within the vicinity of the machine.
• Maintain equipment for optimal operation while it is on-site (oil, grease, clean, etc.)
• Coordinate truck dumping and/or loading of trucks and transfer of materials.
• Fill up equipment with paving materials.
• Drive equipment to and from the job site.
• Clean up of job site with or without equipment.
• Communicate recognized problems with tools, equipment, work areas and product as they arise.
• Train others on the use of equipment.
• Clearing and preparing highway work zones, rights of ways, end of pass and joints by removing litter, debris, rocks, existing building materials, concrete, mud and vegetation as needed.
• Shoveling and or raking hot asphalt and traffic flagging as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

English literacy

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Manual/electronic controls

Education

High School Diploma

ESCC certification (preferred)

Tools

Milling Machine

Asphalt Paver

Roller

Loader

Backhoe

Hydraulic excavator

Job description

Superior Paving Corp. in Virginia seeks skilled equipment operators to manage milling machines, pavers, rollers, and loaders. You will set up, inspect, and operate diverse paving gear, ensuring quality and safety on busy road projects.

Responsibilities include maintenance, coordinating material flow, and training teammates, with overtime and night work as needed. This role values hands-on expertise and teamwork in a demanding site environment.