PAVER OPERATOR

Position Summary

Paving and surfacing equipment operators control the machines that spread and level asphalt for roadways or other structures.Asphalt spreader operators turn valves to regulate the temperature and flow of asphalt being applied to the roadbed. They must ensure a constant flow of asphalt into the hopper and that the machine distributes the paving material evenly.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Safely operate paving machines such as Volvo 7510 and Leeboy 8510.
  • Perform measurements and calculations relative to production, supplies, and materials costs.
  • Work within a budget and understand labor costs.
  • Efficiently meet production goals.
  • Clean and maintain equipment, making basic repairs as necessary
  • Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
  • Move levers, push pedals, or turn valves to control equipment
  • Drive and maneuver equipment
  • Coordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals
  • Ensure that safety standards are met

Additional Responsibilities

May have some supervisory duties, overseeing a paving team and providing direction for the day's workload.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications
3-5 years experience operating asphalt paving equipment or machinery.


To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:

  • Operation of asphalt paving equipment or machinery
  • Basic math skills- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Labor and materials costing
  • Ability to follow direction
  • Ability to direct
Work Environment

Construction equipment operators work in nearly every weather condition, although rain or
extremely cold weather can stop some types of construction. Workers often get dirty, greasy,
muddy, or dusty. Some operators work in locations on large construction projects, such as
highways and dams.

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