Paver Operator

Fisher Industries•Phoenix, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paver Operator is a safety sensitive position responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt paver. This position operates paving machines to spread and level hot mix paving material on driveways, parking lots, streets and pathways.

Requirements

Applicant must be at least 18 years old
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license and have a clean motor-vehicle record to meet company insurance guidelines
Willing to work in a team environment
Mechanical knowledge of equipment and being able to perform routine maintenance
Travel to different job sites and projects

Responsibilities

Operate the paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
Preheat paving screed before placement of asphalt and monitor and control temperature settings of the asphalt mixture
If needed, manually light burners to start heating units of the paver and regulate screed temperature
Operate the paver controls to lower the screed auger, control the hopper, and navigate the direction of the paver
Align the paving machine into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck; at times, maintain a constant flow of asphalt into the hopper; ease paver forward, safely pushing the dump truck along the construction surface
Observe the distribution of paving material along the screed and control the direction of the screed to eliminate voids at curbs and joints
Line paver appropriately to the work area, and ensures the proper application of the asphalt, smoothing it evenly to the desired height, width, and depth
Monitor temperature of asphalt flowing from the hopper
Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the paver
Perform other duties as assigned