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Asphalt Paver Operator
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions - then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people's lives by helping build "the American Dream "in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most "called by name" Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community, then please consider joining the FMCC family.
Summary:
The Asphalt Paver Operator is an hourly-rated position that is responsible for operating equipment used for placing asphalt on highways/roadways/parking lots.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• The paver operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment,
• Preparation and layout of area to be paved, material ordering, and job pacing,
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment,
• Ensure the equipment is properly preheated and ready for operation,
• Align the paver into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck, ease paver forward, safely pushing dump truck along construction surface,
• Must have a "safety first" attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required,
• Maintain speed of paver and move the paver machine to avoid wasting materials,
• Must wear proper attire at all times including PPE
• May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
• Additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
• Must have 1 or more years of asphalt paver operation experience,
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving history preferred,
• Must have reliable transportation,
• Ability to follow directions of the supervisor and other crew members,
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent desired,
• Solid understanding of all aspects of the paving operation including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, joints, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving,
• Must be able to lift, spread, and move materials by hand or hand tools such as shovels,
• DC Class 7B Operators license required,
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.
Working Conditions:
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday,
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist, throughout the workday,
• This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces,
• This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the constant use of hands and arms,
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (e.g., glasses, contact lenses),
• Performing strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, and other inclement weather conditions,
• Work may be performed in environments with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and moving equipment.
*Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.
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