Precision Milling Sensor Operator – Roadway Surface Prep

Francis O Day Co., Inc; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Health, Dental, and V

Paid holidays

Referral bonuses

Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance.

401k with company contribution.

Overtime available

Paid Sick & Safe Leave

Job summary

Francis O Day Co. Inc. is seeking a Milling Machine Sensor Operator for work across Northern Maryland and Northern Virginia. This full-time position offers a $20.00–$24.00 hourly base pay, with seasonal March–December duties and outdoor field responsibilities.

You will operate milling machines, monitor sensor and grade-control systems, and collaborate with milling and paving crews to ensure proper milling depth and profile while maintaining safety and efficiency on site.

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.

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.

Skills

Milling machine sensors

Grade control systems

Machine-control systems

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Team player

Safety conscious

Punctual

Communication

Job description

Francis O Day Co. Inc. is seeking a Milling Machine Sensor Operator for work across Northern Maryland and Northern Virginia. This full-time position offers a $20.00–$24.00 hourly base pay, with seasonal March–December duties and outdoor field responsibilities.

You will operate milling machines, monitor sensor and grade-control systems, and collaborate with milling and paving crews to ensure proper milling depth and profile while maintaining safety and efficiency on site.