Asphalt Equipment Operator (PHX)

Granite Construction • Tempe, AZ

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do. Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, employees are the most valued asset and the foundation of the company's century-old success. The company is passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available, and employees reflect core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating various types of paving equipment including but not limited to screed, roller, and paver to efficiently apply asphalt products on subgrade of highways, roadways, and related surfaces to meet specifications required by the job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• 1-2 years of related asphalt and road construction experience.
• 1-2 years of asphalt paving equipment experience.
• Ability to operate asphalt equipment within designated area with attention to detail.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, specifically paver, screed, Gannon, and compaction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Make operating adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finished cross section.
• Maintain and make operating adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe job site.
• May assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Building a career that no other company can duplicate.
• Part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued.
• Award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees