Job Title: Paving Crew - Operator
Why should you want to work for us? In a word...opportunity! We are looking for people who love building and leading strong teams, enjoy building parking lots, and solving problems. What you'll need is an eye for detail, drive, passion, and a desire to satisfy customer requirements.
Our Vision: Since 1982, APM Paving has been striving to be the region's top choice in the field of commercial pavement rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance.
Our Mission: To provide our core pavement services with a commitment to creating a safe, fulfilling, work environment for everyone involved; and on every project, to leave behind a legacy of quality while providing an exceptional project experience that builds long lasting relationships.
The Real Job: As a Raker/Ground Crew Member, you will be responsible for ensuring the proper installation of rock and asphalt materials. This includes building takeoff mats, raking joints, fixing mat defects and placing/raking material in areas the paver cannot reach.
Organization: Operator is part of the Field Operations team for APM Paving. They report directly to the Paving Foreman.
Things You Will Do (Essential Functions):
- Safely operate skid steers, rollers and other equipment per standard operating procedures.
- Capable of skilled raking and hand work with asphalt as needed.
- Properly excavate, grade, install rock and asphalt materials with skid steer, excavator, paver, roller, rake, and plate compactor.
- Lead and manage small projects such as pot hole patching and repairs.
- Look up, look back and look forward - In any paving task, monitor mat and joint appearance to ensure smoothness and evenness standards are met.
- As needed, in a timely manner, using a plate compactor or other manual technique, properly compact the inside corners and curb lines to achieve smooth matched appearance to the paving mat.
- Look up, look back and look forward - Call out defective/areas of concern to Paving Foreman for immediate remediation.
Ideal Competencies/Characteristics
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Be thorough and accurate – Pay attention to every detail of the project you are working on and ensure it is completed to the best of your ability. Keep the jobsite and traffic areas safe and clean at all times.
- Be an effective communicator - Clear and concise communication is vital to this crew and your role, for safety and quality work.
- Be a diligent worker - You need to be able to complete essential processes with timeliness and accuracy; Excavate and install materials to proper depths and compaction. Shovel and rake joints and defective areas with quality and efficiency while keeping up with the paver.
- Be flexible - The only thing that stays the same is that things will always change. You need to be adaptable and have the ability to handle conflicting priorities and more importantly maintain a positive attitude and work ethic even under pressure.
- Be a problem solver - You need to be able to assess issues as they arise and come to the table with viable solutions that keep the process moving forward and equipment in good working condition. Communicate and discuss various viable solutions with your supervisor as soon as you see the issue.
- Be ethical - APM Paving has been built on a strong foundation of business ethics. In everything you do, always ask yourself - what is the right thing to do?
Ideal Knowledge:
The Operator should have knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the removal and placement of rock and asphalt materials and how to correctly roll each specific type of joint. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Experience operating pavers, skid steers and rollers.
- Dedicated to working and operating equipment safely.
- Dedicated to maintaining a clean work environment.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Perform daily equipment, maintenance and project checklists as they pertain to the completion of a project.
- Withstand working outside, on uneven ground for long periods of time in different weather conditions.
- Be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and crouch for long periods of time.
- Proactive approach to daily activities.
- Team player and able to work independently when needed.
- Flexibility: you need to be adaptable and have the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
- Problem solver: you need to be able to assess issues as they arise and come to the table with viable solutions that keep the process moving forward.
- Ethical: APM Paving has been built on a strong foundation of business ethics, so in everything you do, always ask yourself - what is the right thing to do?
- Reliable transportation required.
- Pass pre-employment drug screen
Benefits:
If you sign on to work with APM Paving, you will get to spend every day with an amazing, talented, and supportive group of people, and you will also get the following:
- 1 Week PTO after first year of employment
- 6 paid holidays
- 3% company matched retirement program (IRA)
- Base Salary: $20-28/Hr
- Health Insurance (½ paid)
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
Work Location: In person
