Shuttle Buggy Operator- Asphalt - HMAC (Dallas, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with matching

Job summary

Austin Bridge & Road in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an asphalt equipment operator to perform daily maintenance, operate paving equipment, and assist with site preparation. You will ensure screed adjustments match project specs, monitor temperatures, and uphold safety policies while supporting the paving crew.

With over 100 years as a leader in heavy highway and transportation, this 100% Employee Owned ESOP company delivers major projects such as interchanges, tollways, bridges and runways.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating asphalt equipment.
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety.
• Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure the screed is clean and properly adjusted for the paving type.
• Monitor temperature settings.
• Adjust screed reference components to project specs.
• Ensure proper contact between gates and paving surface.
• Adjust endgate springs and chains for clearance.
• Troubleshoot problems and adjust screed during paving operations.
• Install/Remove electronic grade control.
• Assist paving crew with site preparation and other duties.
• Attend daily safety meetings.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Work hours adjusted to meet the project’s needs; days, nights and weekends.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions, hot or cold temperatures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Asphalt equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Equipment inspection

Tools

Screed equipment

Grade control systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment maintenance and inspections
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Prior to and at the end of each shift ensure the screed is clean and properly adjusted for the type of paving to be completed.
• Monitor temperature settings
• Adjust the screed paving reference components to the project specs, paving, width, depth (thickness), grade and slope
• Ensure proper contact between gates and the paving surface
• Adjust endgate springs and chains for clearance
• Be able to troubleshoot problems and make the necessary screed adjustments concerning the asphalt during paving operations
• Install/Remove electronic grade control
• Assist paving crew with site preparation and any other activity as needed
• Participate as a vital team member, contributing towards Austin’s success
• Attend daily safety meetings
• Follow safety policies and procedures
• Work hours adjusted to meet the project’s needs; days, nights and weekends
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions, hot or cold temperatures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating asphalt equipment
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety
• Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Benefits & Compensation

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

About Austin Bridge & Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Policy

It is the policy of Austin Bridge & Road, L.P. to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regards to their race, religion, sex, color or national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics or status. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job training.

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Location

Accepting Applications Onsite: Austin Bridge & Road – Corporate Location: 1199 S Belt Line Rd, Suite 110, Coppell, TX 75019.

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