Asphalt Equipment Operator

Job Summary:

Encore Pavement is a full-service concrete and asphalt paving company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. We serve commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout the Midwest, providing quality work and creating unsurpassed customer experiences from bid to job completion. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact.

We are looking for a reliable and skilled Asphalt Equipment Operator to join our paving crew. This role involves safely and efficiently operating various types of heavy equipment including skid steers, tractor brooms, rollers, pavers, and milling machines to assist in completing asphalt paving and maintenance projects. This position requires physical labor, working in outdoor conditions, and operating heavy equipment.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operating a skid steer to load materials, grade surfaces, and assist in prep work.
• Running a tractor broom to sweep and prepare surfaces for paving or milling operations.
• Using a roller to compact and finish asphalt to required density and smoothness.
• Operating an asphalt paver to lay down hot mix asphalt in an accurate and uniform manner.
• Using a milling machine to remove existing asphalt layers with precision and attention to elevation and slope.
• Performing routine maintenance checks on equipment and reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Assisting with general labor tasks as needed, including shoveling, raking, and traffic control.
• Adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicating with the foreman and crew to ensure project specifications and deadlines are met.
• Availability to work 8-12 hours a day and travel Monday through Friday all over Kansas and surrounding states.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years experience in asphalt construction.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for paving equipment.
• A valid driver’s license (CDL is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly 
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly  
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely 
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly  
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Constantly

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly  
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly  
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Constantly  
• High temperatures: Constantly  
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely 
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Never

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

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