Paving Operator

Granite Construction • Humble, TX

14h

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary Operates paving machine to spread and smooth freshly poured concrete or asphalt surfaces Essential Job Accountabilities Must be able to operate asphalt or concrete paver. Ability to operate other paving related equipment as well such as rollers, screed,etc. Must be able to safely perform a number of construction paving duties. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor. Moves levers, depresses pedals, turns handwheels, and pushes throttle to control and guide machine.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
• Proper certification required
• Appropriate training and experience required
• Read engineering drawing
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

• Operates paving machine to spread and smooth freshly poured concrete or asphalt surfaces
• Operate asphalt or concrete paver
• Operate other paving related equipment as well such as rollers, screed,etc.
• Safely perform a number of construction paving duties
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor
• Moves levers, depresses pedals, turns handwheels, and pushes throttle to control and guide machine

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED