Paving / Milling Technician

Allan Myers, Inc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated laborers for the 2025 Paving Season. This role involves physically demanding tasks associated with asphalt milling and paving, requiring teamwork and safety compliance. As part of a leading heavy civil construction contractor, you will contribute to vital infrastructure projects that positively impact communities. With opportunities for career growth and extensive training, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference while developing their skills in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your contributions and helps you build a rewarding career in construction.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Extensive training

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience is required.
• Active, valid Driver's License and good MVR are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy physical duties related to asphalt milling and paving.
• Ensure safety and teamwork while communicating with crew members.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Use of hand and power tools

Fine motor skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

GED / HS Diploma

Trade School

Tools

TopCon or similar grade control

Job description

Responsibilities

Allan Myers is currently interviewing qualified candidates for the 2025 Paving Season.

This position requires heavy physical duties involving a variety of tasks associated with asphalt milling and paving which are generally either semi-skilled or skilled in nature. Duties will vary depending on the type of work assigned to the crew. A laborer can become a specialist within a crew such as Screed Person, Lute Person, QC Tech, Side Person (mill), Tack Truck Driver, Water Truck Driver, Utility Adjustment Person, etc.

Overnight stays may be required on occasion. Night and weekend work shifts are common throughout the normal milling and paving season. Travel within our PA operational footprint will be required (including parts of Delaware and parts of Maryland).

• Performs duties involving shoveling, raking, luting, jack hammering, heavy lifting, and the use of multiple small tools involved with asphalt milling and paving.
• Cleans tools, materials, and work areas.
• Performs a wide variety of manual tasks involving fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner with complete respect for individual and crew safety.
• Clearly communicates with other crew members to ensure safety, teamwork, and completion of daily goals set by the field manager.
• To completely perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Depending on the laborer's crew specialty, may require a variety of diverse skills such as use of hand and power tools, performing grade checks, jack hammering, directing equipment operations, cuts, and fills, etc.
• Compliance with all policies including:
  • Safety, Safety, Safety!
  • “Home Safe Tonight” and related policies
  • “AIPS”

Physical Demands

• Requires extensive and heavy physical activity, dexterity, and fine motor skills.
• Must be able to carry very heavy loads of materials, sometimes up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in all weather elements.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, kneel, climb, or balance.
• Requires specific types of vision: close, color, peripheral.

Work Environment

• Responsible for safety of self and fellow workers.
• Work conditions vary from site to site and are affected by the weather.
• Rough graded and undeveloped job sites present a threat to safety where carelessness or poor judgment could result in serious or fatal injury to self or others.
• Occasionally may work in tight confined spaces such as manholes and inlets.
• Works around heavy equipment, loud noises, and vibrations of equipment and power tools.
• Works adjacent to live traffic on most days.

Qualifications

• GED / HS Diploma is a plus.
• Trade School is a plus.
• Penndot Paving QC Technical experience is a plus.
• TopCon or similar grade control experience is a plus.
• CDL (A, B, Tanker, Hazmat) is a plus.
• Tack Truck experience is a plus.
• 2 years of related work experience is a necessity.
• Active, valid Driver's License required.
• Good Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.