Asphalt Paver Operator-2657

Fort Myer Construction•Washington, DC

About The Position

Asphalt Paver Operator JOB DESCRIPTION Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community, then please consider joining the FMCC family. Summary: The Asphalt Paver Operator is an hourly-rated position that is responsible for operating equipment used for placing asphalt on highways/roadways/parking lots.

Requirements

Must have 1 or more years of asphalt paver operation experience
Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving history preferred
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to follow directions of the supervisor and other crew members
High School diploma, GED or equivalent desired
Solid understanding of all aspects of the paving operation including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, joints, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving
Must be able to lift, spread, and move materials by hand or hand tools such as shovels
DC Class 7B Operators license required
Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening

Responsibilities

The paver operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment
Preparation and layout of area to be paved, material ordering, and job pacing
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
Ensure the equipment is properly preheated and ready for operation
Align the paver into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck, ease paver forward, safely pushing dump truck along construction surface
Must have a "safety first" attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required
Maintain speed of paver and move the paver machine to avoid wasting materials
Must wear proper attire at all times including PPE
May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends
Additional duties as assigned