What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator - Miller position at Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.?
Job Summary
Safely operate miller while communicating with crew personnel. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.
Essential Functions
Safely operate miller while communicating with crew personnel. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.
Essential Functions
- Perform machine walk around inspection daily, checking fluid levels, hoses, tires, tracks, chains, sprockets and wear components to verify machine is capable of performing safely and productively.
- Report equipment deficiencies to Foreman via squawk sheet.
- Perform pre-shift component check to verify all systems are functioning properly.
- Set machine to proper grade and cross slope of roadway.
- Safely and efficiently operate the miller in coordination with crew personnel to ensure proper material flow, paying special attention to obstacles and site conditions.
- Perform end-of-day maintenance, cleanup and walk around inspection to ensure that the mechanical and physical condition of the unit meets manufacturer’s requirements.
- Constantly be aware of the potential hazards present when working around construction equipment and the motoring public.
- Assist Foreman with layout of job.
- Set up and tear down traffic control devices as needed.
- Perform laboring assignments on crew when Miller Operator duties are complete or not required.
- Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
- Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
- Travel and arrive for starting time to various jobsite locations.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
- Miller controls, gauges and functions.
- Communication hand signals.
- Topcon grade and slope control system.
- Material feed system on miller.
- Road cross slopes.
- Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.
- Perform basic math calculations.
- Must have a valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside with acceptable record per company minimum standards for drivers.
- Must have a valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
- Prefer a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
- Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prefer at least 3 years of experience operating milling or heavy equipment.
- Previous welding and mechanical experience preferred.
- PADOT Flagger Training
- Biannual Paving Training
- Behavior Based Safety Tool Box Talk
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in field environment with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat, noise and vibrations.
- Ability to physically climb on and off equipment safely.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.43(h).