What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paver Operator position at Fisher Industries?
Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com
POSITION SCOPE
The Paver Operator is a safety sensitive position. The 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 driveways, parking lots, streets and pathways.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Operate the paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
- Preheat paving screed before placement of asphalt and monitor and control temperature settings of the asphalt mixture
- If needed, manually light burners to start heating units of the paver and regulate screed temperature
- Operate the paver controls to lower the screed auger, control the hopper, and navigate the direction of the paver
- Align the paving machine into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck; at times, maintain a constant flow of asphalt into the hopper; ease paver forward, safely pushing the dump truck along the construction surface
- Observe the distribution of paving material along the screed and control the direction of the screed to eliminate voids at curbs and joints
- Line paver appropriately to the work area, and ensures the proper application of the asphalt, smoothing it evenly to the desired height, width, and depth
- Monitor temperature of asphalt flowing from the hopper
- Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the paver
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license and have a clean motor-vehicle record to meet company insurance guidelines
- Willing to work in a team environment
- Mechanical knowledge of equipment and being able to perform routine maintenance
- Travel to different job sites and projects
Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.
If you require an accommodation with applying, please email hrdept@fisherind.com or call the HR Department at (701) 456-9184 to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.