Paving Operator: Asphalt Paving & Heavy Equipment

CRH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Materials, a CRH company, is seeking a Paving Operator to operate a range of paving and construction equipment at job sites across Texas. This role involves driving machines, setting up forms, and maintaining material flow to ensure efficient paving operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience, with 3 years preferred in road construction. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience and/or training in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of road construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive machines onto trailers and transport them to job sites.
• Observe material distribution and adjust machine settings for flow.
• Control paving machines to maintain asphalt or material flow into hoppers.
• Set up forms and lay out curbs per specifications using basic tools.
• Operate machines to extrude concrete or asphalt curbing.
• Place expansion joints and ensure proper joint material placement.
• Regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
• Fill tanks and hoppers with paving materials.
• Inspect, clean, and repair equipment; report malfunctions.
• Coordinate truck dumping and maintain project timelines.
• Shovel blacktop and manage site traffic as needed.
• Set up and tear down equipment; maintain regular attendance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year experience in related field

3 years road construction experience preferred

Job description

Texas Materials, a CRH company, is seeking a Paving Operator to operate a range of paving and construction equipment at job sites across Texas. This role involves driving machines, setting up forms, and maintaining material flow to ensure efficient paving operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience, with 3 years preferred in road construction. We offer competitive pay and benefits.