Asphalt Paving Operator

WRS•Ferndale, WA

4d•$30 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

WRS has an immediate opening for an Asphalt Paving Operator. WRS is looking for hardworking, safety-minded people who bring hands-on experience in the trade to join our asphalt paving team. If you've spent seasons on a paving crew, know your way around the equipment, and take pride in quality work, we want to hear from you. About WRS WRS offers a wide range of services in a number of industries. Regardless of the position you’re applying for, our work is always centered on people, problem-solving, and integrity. We do the right thing and get along well with others. Our team members are experts in their respective fields. We think outside the box, and we’re good at it. And we’ve been doing this for a long time: we’re proud to be our communities’ trusted problem-solvers since 1982. Are You a Good Fit? Our ideal candidate is innovative, relational, and honest. If you live for those “aha!” moments, you thrive in team settings, and you hold yourself to a high standard of work and ethics – we have a feeling you’ll like it here.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience on an asphalt paving crew, with demonstrated experience operating rollers, screeds, and/or pavers in a production paving environment
CDL Class A preferred
Working knowledge of paving equipment such as Vogele and Carlson platforms, including screed and roller controls, a plus
Proven ability to read plans and specifications, and to recognize and correct mat defects, grade, and cross-slope issues
Strong, demonstrated knowledge of safe operation practices around heavy equipment and live traffic
Physically capable of performing demanding manual labor outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment in the field, and help guide less experienced crew members

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A
Working knowledge of paving equipment such as Vogele and Carlson platforms, including screed and roller controls

Responsibilities

Confidently and safely operate a roller, screed, or paver with minimal supervision
Assist with job site setup, breakdown, and traffic control, and keeping the site clean, safe, and organized
Raking and shoveling asphalt, marking utilities and paving boundaries, applying tack coat, and using hand and power tools safely and efficiently
Acting as a spotter for trucks and moving equipment
Safely operating rollers (approximately 1-15 tons) through breakdown, intermediate, and finish passes — monitoring mat and mix temperatures and maintaining proper speed and direction to prevent segregation, displacement, and roller marks
Operating screed controls (e.g., Vogele, Carlson, and similar platforms), adjusting angle of attack, extension, crown, and vibratory settings to achieve the desired mat texture and density
Operating topside paver controls, guiding trucks, and coordinating paving speed with trucking flow
Monitoring the mat for defects — high/low points, valley lines, cross-slope — and tracking yield, depths, and production to keep operations on spec and efficient
Coordinating and communicating with the foreman, ground crew, and truck drivers to keep the operation running smoothly
Performing daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance (fueling, greasing, cleaning), and promptly reporting mechanical issues
Following all company safety protocols and working closely with the crew to protect company property and ensure quality workmanship