What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paving Technician (Stringless) position at Millstone Weber and Careers?
About Millstone Weber:
We are transportation infrastructure builders solving complex needs for the communities we work in for close to 100 years. We specialize in a broad range of construction markets including Highway/Bridge, Airfield/Federal, Rail/Mass Transit and Alternate Delivery including Design-Build. We focus heavily on self-performance with capabilities including heavy duty concrete paving, bridges, structural concrete, deep foundations, earthwork grading, storm drainage, and highway construction. We are ready to help solve any challenges.
At Millstone Weber, we are: Team First, Problem Solving, Passionate About Results, and we Get Better Every day. With these standards at the heart of who we are, MW is constantly striving for the best.
Job Summary:
A Stringless Paving Technician works with a concrete paving crew and uses robotic total stations to control grade and alignment of the pavers. The position requires the ability to setup robotic total stations and understand the Leica Icon system. When not paving, the position will involve assisting the Survey Technicians with construction survey staking using robotic total stations or GPS rovers on multiple heavy civil construction projects.
Duties and responsibilities
Responsible for setting up and running the Leica Icon system
Responsible for running trimmer with Leica
Run the Trimble DiNi, Trimble GPS, Trimble Total Station
Responsible for setting up Leica Total Stations and move ahead for paver or trimmer.
Responsible for checking pavement grade behind the paver to ensure quality control.
Leica experience preferred but not required
Qualifications
Ability to adapt to a fluid, fast-paced paving schedule.
Available to work some nights and weekends when required.
Ability to quickly learn to use Leica equipment and software through on-the-job training.
Ability to work independently and resolve everyday problems, keeping all appropriate parties aware of issues and/or risks.
Have a strong work ethic.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient computer skills including the use of the Microsoft Office
Understand and enforce the company's safety policies
Ability to read roadway and other construction plans.
Other Functions
Safety support and planning work with Health and Safety Personnel.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must have the ability to pull and back up trailers
Perform other duties as assigned
Working conditions
Outside environment, exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures. Site specific exposure to hazardous materials requiring proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Noise levels are site specific and may be subject to PPE.
Physical requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing; walking; used hands to handle/feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
You are occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel
You must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The position requires that you walk the construction site, climb ladders, climb stairs and walk on uneven ground.
Must have the ability to multitask.
Position requires the employee to spend much of their time on the project sites.