Paving Operator

Construction Masters Services and Summit Flagging; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Disability Insurance (short & long)

Job summary

Construction Masters Services and Summit Flagging in Reading, PA is seeking a Paving Operator to operate heavy machinery to lay, spread, level and compact asphalt and other paving materials on roads, bridges, parking lots and driveways.

You will prepare sites, unload materials, inspect equipment, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate with teammates on a busy construction site while following safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
• Excellent mechanical skills are necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read gauges, dials and other indicator, and adjust them as necessary.
• You must be able to coordinate your actions with those of other workers on a busy construction site.
• Must have at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to understand and communicate information.
• Must be able to do basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery to lay, spread, level, and compact asphalt or paving materials.
• Prepare construction sites for paving and unload or deliver materials to the site.
• Identify faults in equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Adhere to safety regulations and report hazards to supervisor.
• Carry out routine maintenance on equipment.
• Perform Laborer duties when operation of equipment is not needed.
• Coordinate movements with other workers on a busy site.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Mechanical skills

Valid driver's license

Read gauges / indicators

Coordination on site

Basic math

2+ years experience

Job description

The Paving Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery to lay, spread, level, and compact asphalt or other paving materials on roads, bridges, parking lots, driveways, and other transportation surfaces

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.
• Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches
• Receive construction materials unload or deliver them to work site.
• Identify faults in equipment and take measures to fix them.
• Carryout minimal repairs on machinery when necessary.
• Adhere to safety regulations and report hazards to supervisor.
• Perform maintenance routine on equipment.
• Perform physical activities like kneeling, crawling, jumping and lifting excess of 50 pounds.
• Inspect working environment even before work begins to ensure that it is safe.
• Establish a good working relationship on site.
• Performs Laborer duties when operation of equipment is not needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education, Skills and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities
• Excellent mechanical skills are necessary
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read gauges, dials and other indicator, and adjust them as necessary.
• You must be able to coordinate your actions with those of other workers on a busy construction site.
• Must have at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to understand and communicate information.
• Must be able to do basic math.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Physical Requirements:

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience

• You must coordinate movements of your hands and feet in order to guide equipment in tight places.
• Must have the ability and be willing to work in adverse conditions, not just including extreme weather but enclosed space and heights up to 80 feet as well.
• Construction projects take place at all hours of the day or night, so schedules might include late nights and overtime hours. You should be willing to accommodate a schedule that can require weekend work as well