Paver Operator

Suit-Kote Corporation•Tully, NY

9d•$16 - $60

About The Position

Overview: Operate equipment used for applying asphalt to roads. Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to observe safe work practices and operating procedures at all times. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit- Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others. Responsibilities/Job Duties: Operate a variety of paving equipment to place hot or cold mix asphalt, aggregate (crusher run) ect. Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material. Control traffic. Start heating units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates. Inspect, clean, maintain (grease), and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors. Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds. Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications. Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments. Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials. Set up and tear down equipment. Coordinate truck dumping. Shovel blacktop. Must be able to work as a team and display good communication skills Must wear proper PPE at all times

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of relative experience required
OSHA 10 Safety Training Certificate
Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted
High school diploma or GED is preferred
Must be at least 18 years old
Reliable transportation to and from work site
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Strong work ethic
Must have a clean motor-vehicle record

Nice To Haves

A CDL license is a plus
NYSDOT or similar paving experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of paving equipment to place hot or cold mix asphalt, aggregate (crusher run) ect.
Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
Control traffic.
Start heating units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
Inspect, clean, maintain (grease), and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors.
Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds.
Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.
Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
Set up and tear down equipment.
Coordinate truck dumping.
Shovel blacktop.
Must be able to work as a team and display good communication skills
Must wear proper PPE at all times