Post job

Asphalt paver operator job description

Updated March 14, 2024
4 min read
Find better candidates in less time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.

Example asphalt paver operator requirements on a job description

Asphalt paver operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in asphalt paver operator job postings.
Sample asphalt paver operator requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
  • Proficiency operating asphalt paving equipment.
  • Familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Sample required asphalt paver operator soft skills
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently.

Asphalt paver operator job description example 1

LSO asphalt paver operator job description

Lone Star Paving provides comprehensive asphalt services for any surfacing project from the initial grading to the asphalt paving, as well as asphalt maintenance services. We are a family owned and run business, with over 50 years of experience. Our goal is to provide the highest-quality asphalt work in Middle Tennessee that our customers can trust. Our Core Values of Honesty, Dependability, and Quality have paved the way for us since 2007. We’re fortunate to have a team of dedicated employees that have become family, helping us deliver on our core values on every project.

To continue delivering on our promise of high-quality services, we’re looking for a Asphalt Paving Operators and Skilled Laborers who are team oriented and willing to do things the right way. The right person for us will be coachable and able to jump in to work side by side with crew members, there’s no room for egos on our team. Whether it be operating a machine or using a broom you are willing to do what it takes to get the job done. This person will also spend a good deal of time interacting with employees and subcontractors alike, so a people-first mentality and positive attitude is key. If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk!

About the Role:

While no two days look the same here at Lone Star Paving, here’s a brief overview at some of the things you will be tackling:

  • Jobsite Prep
  • Equipment checks and daily maintenance.
  • Operating a Paver, Screw, Roller, or Skid Steer.
  • Asphalt Raking
  • Shoveling
  • Sweeping
  • Saw-cutting
  • Using a Pick or Jack Hammer
  • Jobsite Cleaning
  • Cleaning shop and yard
  • Washing trucks and equipment.

Qualifications

  • Experience operating any paving equipment.
  • Experience raking asphalt
  • Must be willing to work hard.
  • Must have strong communications skills.
  • Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime are expected.
  • Excellent safety awareness and willingness to comply with all company policies and safety standards
  • Must project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct.

Working Conditions

  • This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
  • This job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
  • This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
  • Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

Pay commensurate with experience

Powered by JazzHR

U4tgi4a89u

jobs
Post a job for free, promote it for a fee

Resources for employers posting asphalt paver operator jobs

Average cost of hiring
Recruitment statistics
How to write a job description
Examples of work conditions

Asphalt paver operator job description FAQs

Ready to start hiring?

Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.