Asphalt Paver

Granite Construction•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking an Asphalt Paver. This is a union-represented position. The company emphasizes building careers and values its employees as its most valued asset and the foundation of its century-old success. Granite 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 been committed to building 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 various sectors. The company also produces construction materials and is a leader in alternative procurement project delivery. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics. The company values Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability, fostering a learning culture where teamwork, collaboration, and diversity are encouraged and rewarded.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Proper certification required
Appropriate training and experience required
Ability to read engineering drawing
Practice good safety habits
Ability to work in dusty or dirty surroundings
Ability to follow instructions and meet set standards
Ability to judge distances and slopes accurately
Ability to make decisions based on verifiable standards.
Ability to stoop, bend, and crouch
Ability to use hands, arms, and legs fully
Ability to see well (either naturally or with correction)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements, including but not limited to pre-employment and random testing.

Responsibilities

Operate paving machine to spread and smooth freshly poured concrete or asphalt surfaces.
Operate asphalt or concrete paver.
Operate other paving related equipment such as rollers, screed, etc.
Safely perform a number of construction paving duties.
Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to the supervisor.
Move levers, depress pedals, turn handwheels, and push throttle to control and guide machine.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness programs
Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible employees (for one popular PPO plan)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.