What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Spreader Operator (1A) (Hilo) position at Grace Pacific LLC?
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Lays Out area for paving direction of asphalt spreader with screedperson
- Identifies and adjust high/low spots, crown, and swales in base/pavement
- Lays down asphalt with asphalt spreader to meet project specifications - straight and/or curved directions.
- Operates asphalt spreader safely on all types of terrain and avoids any obstacles.
- Operates manual or automatic feeder to control the amount of asphalt feed from the hopper to the back of the machine. Uses switches to adjust feed of asphalt.
- Guides trucks to unload asphalt into the hopper, observing traffic, overhead obstacles, etc. which may obstruct trucks and raised truck beds.
- Adjust paver speed based on rolling pattern behind.
- Assists laborers, rakers, and screedpersons in leveling "laid down surface.
- Able to work as a team member
- Checks vehicle(s) prior to driving and completes required CDL checklists.
- Follows DOT, OSHA and Company safety regulations and policies
PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires lifting and carrying equipment up to 30 pounds
Skills/Knowledge:
Reading: Ability to read, write and complete equipment reports.
Licenses: Valid license and favorable traffic abstract. CDL Type B with N. endorsement required.
Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Must have a minimum of 5 years paving experience; knowledge of asphalt mix designs; familiarity with asphalt temperature, movement and various finished surfaces; knowledge of how different paver tracker sensor system works.
Other: Ability to rake, operate the screed and see the crown and swales in the pavement; Ability to work as a team member; Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations
We primarily employ carpenters, laborers, sand operating engineers. We are signatory to collective bargaining agreements with the following unions listed below and are subject to the hiring rules of each collective bargaining agreement. We anticipate hiring for projects on Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai as work becomes available and will be contacting the respective union to fill these positions.
Operating Engineers Local Union No.3
Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 368
Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
