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Stone Peak

Asphalt Paving Operators

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

... of Paver Operator and Screed Operator in Salt Lake City, Utah . The ideal paving candidates should have 2 years of road construction experience and current driver's license that meets state ...

Gray & Son, Inc.

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Paving Operators (Paver, Screed, Roller, Milling)

Baltimore, MD · On-site

... Paver Operator is 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 subgrade of ...

CENTRAL WASHINGTON ASPHALT

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Asphalt Paver/Screed Operator

Benton City, WA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

OPERATOR for their Tri-Cities , WA area. This position will operate paving machines and/or screed used for applying asphalt to road beds, parking lots, airport runways and taxiways, and driveways.

R & D Paving

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Asphalt Paving Operators

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

Experience with operating an asphalt paver that lays hot asphalt at the correct width and thickness * Monitoring controls to ensure a smooth even paving surface * Working closely with truck drivers ...

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

Paver Operator

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$46.25/hr

Operating Engineers Local 49 Union ( * Health & Welfare Benefits and Pension would all remain ... Operate asphalt paver controls to lay asphalt material at the correct depth, width, and slope.

Palmetto Corp

Paver Operator

Columbia, SC · On-site

An Asphalt Paving Machine Operator is a skilled craft position. This position will o perate a asphalt paver machine. Position includes manipulating hand or foot levers to control the movements of the ...

Palmetto Corp

Paver Operator

Orangeburg, SC · On-site

An Asphalt Paving Machine Operator is a skilled craft position. This position will o perate a asphalt paver machine. Position includes manipulating hand or foot levers to control the movements of the ...

Lone Star Paving

SA Paver Operator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Position Overview The Asphalt Heavy Equipment Paver Operator is an integral part of the asphalt team that works with the crew foreman with primary responsibilities of operating a Paver Machine. The ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level asphalt paver operator in the United States is $26.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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ASPHALT PAVER OPERATOR - (SEASONAL)

ASPHALT PAVER OPERATOR - (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation

Williston, ND • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Knife River rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

186th of 516 rated manufacturers

Job description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round.
This position is responsible to safely operate machine that spreads and levels hot-mix bituminous paving material on subgrade of highways and streets for asphalt paving machine to spread and smooth freshly poured asphalt surfaces for roads and landing fields. Coordinates dumping of trucks.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)
  1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
  2. Safely and properly perform maintenance on paver.
  3. Safely and properly operate paver. Controls flow of material into hopper and through paving machine. Observes distribution of paving materials and controls direction of machine
  4. Shovel blacktop as needed
  5. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
  6. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
  7. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  8. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)
  1. Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills
  2. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
  3. Mechanical skills to perform maintenance, light repair and assembly/disassembly for transporting equipment.

BENEFITS:
  1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  3. 401(k) with Company Match
  4. Profit Sharing
  5. Paid Time Off
  6. 8 Paid Holidays
  7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  8. Short-term Disability
  9. Employee Assistance Program
  10. Years of Service Recognition
  11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
  12. Critical Illness Plan
  13. Accident Coverage Plan
  14. Hospital Indemnity
  15. Employee Appreciation Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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