Shuttle Buggy Operator - Asphalt Paving

at Texas Materials Group, Inc in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disabilityBenefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Materials, a CRH company, is seeking a skilled Shuttle Buggy Operator to join our paving operations team in Houston. The Shuttle Buggy Operator safely operates a Shuttle Buggy to transfer asphalt from haul trucks to the paving machine, maintaining continuous material flow on active sites.

You will coordinate with paver operators and truck drivers, perform pre-shift inspections, support production goals, and adhere to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Previous Shuttle Buggy/MTV experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in asphalt paving or road construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Shuttle Buggy (MTV) during asphalt paving operations.
• Transfer asphalt mix from haul trucks to the paver while maintaining continuous material flow.
• Coordinate with paver operators, truck drivers, foremen, and paving crews to ensure efficient production.
• Monitor asphalt material consistency and assist in minimizing segregation and thermal variations.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections, and complete maintenance documentation.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report malfunctions promptly.
• Follow all safety policies, DOT regulations, and project requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shuttle Buggy (MTV) operation

Job description

Texas Materials, a CRH company, is seeking a skilled Shuttle Buggy Operator to join our paving operations team in Houston. The Shuttle Buggy Operator safely operates a Shuttle Buggy to transfer asphalt from haul trucks to the paving machine, maintaining continuous material flow on active sites.

You will coordinate with paver operators and truck drivers, perform pre-shift inspections, support production goals, and adhere to safety standards.