Paving Equipment Operator

Position Overview

Job

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to loaders, backhoes, track hoes, and other heavy machinery.

Wage: $20 to $23 an hour, dependent on experience.

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Apply knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Understand aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Know weight requirements for loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highways to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• Assist laborer at various job sites as needed, including tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, road construction, and asphalt laying.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training highly preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence.
• Perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in all units of measure.
• Apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Work well with others in group or one‑on‑one settings.

• CDL license preferred but not required.

• Customer Service – manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork – contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – use time efficiently.
• Professionalism – approach others tactfully; react well under pressure; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security – observe safety procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment; change approach or method to best fit the situation; deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – be consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – follow instructions, respond to management direction; commit to long hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – ask for and offer help when needed.
• Innovation – generate suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. Occasionally the employee must stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above the shoulders. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move material up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risks of electrical shock. Noise levels are usually loud.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EEO/Vet/Disability:
If you want to know more, please contact our Human Resources department.