Heavy Paving Equipment Operator

Lone Star Paving•Austin, TX

About The Position

Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor operating throughout Central Texas, with paving crews and HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality-control operations. Its crews complete heavy highway and civil projects throughout Texas. The company describes itself as family-oriented and emphasizes the safety and health of its employees. The Asphalt Heavy Equipment Operator is an integral member of the asphalt team and works with the crew foreman. The primary responsibility is operating asphalt paving machines. The role also includes equipment inspections and cleaning, supporting paving and prep work, following safety practices, coordinating with coworkers and other equipment operators, and assisting with traffic-control devices. This is a full-time position paid at a competitive hourly rate and eligible for the employee benefit program. Work takes place outdoors and may involve inclement weather, heat, humidity, dust, and asphalt exposure. Overtime, extended hours, night shifts, weekends, and some travel throughout Texas may be required. Personal protective equipment must be worn, and employees must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in the asphalt industry.
1–2 years of experience operating paving equipment.
Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment, including an understanding of operations and safety requirements.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
Ability to operate equipment safely, including the coordination and strength needed to use its controls.
Ability to remain seated in or at the equipment operating area for prolonged periods.
Strong oral communication skills for interacting with other workers on the jobsite.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Positive, friendly, and professional demeanor.
Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
Ability to work overtime, extended hours, night shifts, and weekends as required.
Ability to travel as needed for operations throughout Texas.
Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Heavy equipment experience is a plus.
Familiarity with paving machines of different types and a thorough understanding of asphalt paving operations.

Responsibilities

Operate, maneuver, and use asphalt paving machines and other assigned equipment.
Inspect equipment before operation and after the shift to ensure it is in good working order.
Practice awareness of others working near machinery and follow safety practices at all times.
Perform general labor duties for asphalt paving, patching, or prep crews, including shoveling, raking, and handling tools and equipment when directed by the foreman or required by the job.
Clean and organize equipment to company standards before concluding a shift.
Operate power tools when called upon.
Signal construction-equipment operators to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
Assist with placing, moving, and dismantling signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic-control devices as needed.
Diagnose equipment issues and communicate with coworkers on the jobsite.
Promote and follow the company's safety policy, encourage others to adopt safety as a culture, and work to avoid injury or endangering others.
Promote a team approach, exchange information and ideas with employees, and collaborate with project teams on special initiatives as required.
Perform other duties as requested and assigned.