Asphalt Paver Operator

Job purpose The Asphalt Paver Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the paver.
Travel required 25% - 100% depending on the crew.
Job posting for the 2024 construction season with anticipated season start in April 2024.
Duties and responsibilities Operate equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations Monitor operational condition of paver, check for loose parts, ensure that machine is operating properly, and that machine is kept clean and maintained daily.
Check all fluid levels daily and perform daily walk-around inspection, to include greasing as necessary, when operating equipment Must have the ability to hold a straight line and grade while watching for overhead obstructions.
Set paving speed that balances tons per hour, job capacity and compaction.
Direct truck driver to enter paver smoothly, raise and lower box, and exit paver when empty.
Work with Screed Operator to establish and maintain proper head of material and mat quality.
Start and stop the paver successfully to prevent end-of-load roughness and beginning-of-load rise.
Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property Operate equipment in various situations, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings Report needs for large repairs to appropriate parties All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations Qualifications Minimum two years of operating Asphalt Paving Machine Experience on multiple pieces of construction equipment is preferred Possess a valid driver’s license (Class A CDL preferred) Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment Working conditions Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises.
May be required to work 65+ hours, 6 days a week.
Physical requirements Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments.
Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds Why Work for Northern Improvement? Union Company- Local 49 for equipment operators, Teamsters for truck drivers (company pays fringe benefits) Fifth Generation Family Owned and Operated Excellent Equipment Davis-Bacon Wages Safety First Mindset Northern Improvement is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a Safety Sensitive position.