Roadway Milling Machine Operator – Precision & Safety

Francis O Day Co., Inc; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Bonuses (safety, performance)

Job summary

Francis O. Day Co., Inc. seeks an experienced Milling Machine Operator to support asphalt paving and roadway rehabilitation.

Operate cold milling machines to remove surfaces to specified depths and grades, ensuring safety and precision in an outdoor field environment. The role requires coordination with ground crews and truck drivers, adherence to safety standards, and ability to work early hours and variable schedules during paving season.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating cold milling machines on roadway or commercial projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of milling operations, including depth control, grade accuracy, and surface preparation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate cold milling machines to remove asphalt or concrete to specified depths and widths.
• Maintain proper grade, slope, and cross-slope using machine controls and grade guidance systems.
• Coordinate with ground crews, foremen, and haul truck drivers to maintain production.
• Monitor cutting drum condition, teeth wear, conveyor operation, and water spray systems.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and operator care tasks on milling machines.
• Adjust milling speed, depth, and drum performance based on material conditions.
• Ensure clean, uniform milling surfaces and smooth transitions at joints and tie-ins.
• Identify mechanical issues and report them to supervision.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures and traffic control requirements.

Skills

3+ years milling experience

depth control

grade accuracy

communication skills

Tools

Wirtgen

Caterpillar milling machines

Roadtec

Job description

Francis O. Day Co., Inc. seeks an experienced Milling Machine Operator to support asphalt paving and roadway rehabilitation.

Operate cold milling machines to remove surfaces to specified depths and grades, ensuring safety and precision in an outdoor field environment. The role requires coordination with ground crews and truck drivers, adherence to safety standards, and ability to work early hours and variable schedules during paving season.