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Asphalt Mill Operator

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc
Joplin, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

We are seeking an experienced Asphalt Mill Operator to work on our construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining asphalt milling equipment used to remove existing pavement and prepare surfaces for paving operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring milling activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to project specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Operate asphalt milling machines to remove asphalt pavement to specified depths and grades
  • Monitor milling depth, slope, and grade to ensure compliance with project specifications
  • Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality
  • Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed
  • Communicate regularly with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget
  • Develop and maintain relationships with crew members and subcontractors to ensure that they are aware of project schedules and deadlines
  • Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and that safety procedures are followed at all times
  • Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects
  • Provide on-the-job training to new operators as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred
  • 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment, with experience in an asphalt setting preferred
  • Knowledge of asphalt paving, roadway construction, and milling operations
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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