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Entry Level Asphalt Paver Operator Jobs in California

Aerotek

Paving Equipment Operator

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Paver operation experience * Heavy equipment experience * Grading, excavation, or general construction backgrounds If you've worked around asphalt crews or paving operations in any capacity, we'd ...

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VSS International, Inc.

$18 - $30/hr

Operate rubber tire roller in asphalt paving operations to achieve proper compaction and mat finish. * Follow rolling patterns, speeds, and sequences as directed by foreman or crew lead. * Monitor ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Asphalt Paver Operator vs Asphalt Finisher?

AspectEntry Level Asphalt Paver OperatorAsphalt Finisher
CredentialsHigh school diploma, basic training, OSHA safety certificationHigh school diploma, on-the-job training, OSHA safety certification
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, operating paving machinesConstruction sites, finishing asphalt surfaces manually or with tools
Industry UsageUsed during paving projects to lay asphaltUsed to smooth and finish asphalt surfaces after paving

The Entry Level Asphalt Paver Operator primarily operates paving machinery to lay asphalt, requiring basic certifications and working directly on paving projects. In contrast, an Asphalt Finisher focuses on the manual finishing process to ensure a smooth surface. Both roles are essential in asphalt construction, often working sequentially on the same projects, but they differ in responsibilities and skill sets.

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Experienced Asphalt Paver/Operator/Laborer

Arrow Construction

Madera, CA • On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Formed in 1995, Arrow Construction is a full-service underground utilities construction company based in Sacramento, CA and serves northern and central California. Our services include underground utility work, vacuum excavation, asphalt/concrete restoration and traffic control services.
Operators and Laborers needed with asphalt AND/OR concrete restoration knowledge.
Arrow Construction is now hiring experienced Laborers; Asphalt rakers; Concrete finishers; and Operators (Skid steer,  roller, excavator, paver, and backhoe) Class A drivers with construction experience for our office located in Madera, CA.

Qualifications:
  • All qualified candidates must have a clean valid California Driver's License.
  • All applicants will be required to pass a drug, Pre-Employment physical, and background test.
  • Great Pay & Benefits (Health, Dental, Pension / 401k & Safety Incentive).  Pay rate will depend on your experience.

Please apply in person @ 15348 Road 29, Madera, CA 93638 or go online at https://www.arrowcon.com/employment