Roadway Milling Sensor Operator (Seasonal)

Francis O Day Co., Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company contribution

Overtime opportunity

4 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Francis O Day Co. Inc. seeks a Milling Machine Sensor Operator to prepare road surfaces for asphalt paving in Maryland and Virginia.

You will operate milling equipment, monitor sensor and grade-control systems, and work with milling and paving crews to ensure accurate milling depths and profiles. The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

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.

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.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscience

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

Francis O Day Co. Inc. seeks a Milling Machine Sensor Operator to prepare road surfaces for asphalt paving in Maryland and Virginia.

You will operate milling equipment, monitor sensor and grade-control systems, and work with milling and paving crews to ensure accurate milling depths and profiles. The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.