| Title: | Asphalt Paver Operator |
|---|---|
| ID: | 5286 |
| Department: | Paving |
| Salary Range: | $27-$35 Hourly |
| Job Location: | Louisville, KY |
HALL CONTRACTING OF KENTUCKY, INC.
ASPHALT PAVER OPERATOR
Hall Contracting of Kentucky is a 100% Employee-Owned Company looking to find the right talent to support our growing Asphalt Division. We have been in business since 1954 and we are seeking individuals to that are excited to pave their future while paving Kentucky! Working for an Employee-Owned Company allows you to make the most of your career in very unique ways. All of our Employees receive an annual Company-Paid Contribution into their Employee Stock Ownership Plan "ESOP" in addition to all of our other competitive benefits plus opportunities for growth and advancement! Come join our family of Employee-Owners and Pave Your Future With Us!
Summary/Objective
Reporting to the Foreman, the Paver Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Asphalt Paver. This position operates paving machines to spread and level hot mix paving material on highways and streets with the aid of stakes and level gauges to ensure mix is placed to the proper grade and thickness.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operate the Paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Preheat paving screed before placement of asphalt and monitor and control temperature settings of the asphalt mixture.
- Manually light burners to start hearing units of the Paver and regulate screed temperature.
- Operate the Paver controls to lower the screed auger, control the hopper, and navigate the direction of the Paver.
- Align the paving machine into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck, and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper; ease Paver forward, safely pushing dump truck along construction surface.
- Observe distribution of paving materials along screed and control the direction of the screed to eliminate voids at curbs and joints.
- Line Paver appropriately to the work area, and ensure proper application of the asphalt, smoothing it evenly to the desired height, width, and depth
- Regulate temperature of asphalt flowing from hopper
- Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
Physical Demands
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must also comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work vary based on project needs. Overtime as required.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience within the road construction industry. 2 to 3 years’ experience operating a Paver is required.
Job Recruitment Information
Use Apply Now button below to submit your application. Or apply in person at 3800 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
401k with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Employee Referral Program
Quarterly Safety Awards
Employee Paid Uniforms
Disclaimer: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
