Paver Operator

Position Overview

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready‑mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Screed, Asphalt Rollers, Backhoe and Shuttle Buggy/Asphalt Material Transfer Vehicle.

• Ensuring the safety of crew members and the public who may interact with the job.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings. Review safety and risk assessment, daily production goals and crew member responsibilities.
• Perform proper Vehicle Condition Reports (VCR) and coordinate necessary repairs with foreman.
• Utilize safety best practices such as Be a Spotter, G.O.A.L., See Stop Do, T.R.A.C.K., Feet Not Inches, 3 Points of Contact.
• Identify and correct slip, trip and fall hazards specifically on the screed, near ladders and cat walks.
• Identify, locate, mark, and communicate overhead hazards with others on the crew and truck drivers.
• Locate, identify, and mark project specific hazards.
• Participate in and ensure crew member participation in TYFOOM.
• Understand procedures in the event of an incident.
• Conduct documented task training prior to equipment use.

• Safely operate and maintain various types of asphalt paving equipment as needed.
• Provide a quality product, meeting required thickness, compaction, smoothness, drainage, and quality workmanship.
• Supervising and coordinating crew activities, reviewing production schedules, and estimating work requirements to meet or enhance the estimate.
• Inspect day’s work for quality (NO birdbaths, rock pockets, roller marks), project drains properly, joints are tight.
• Clean up from day’s operations, gutters are clear of debris, sidewalks are clear of debris, spoil piles cleaned up.
• Train and mentor new crew members. Participate in 30‑60‑90 training program.
• May laborer at various job sites as needed. May perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, and/or tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.
• Prepare equipment for transportation (garbage removal, debris removed from machine, secure loose items, secure any lumber on equipment, remove balloon lights, remove beams, remove any GPS/auto equipment and secure in foreman’s truck, ensure all tie‑down devices are in good working order).
• Stage equipment in a safe and easily accessible area for transport vehicles.
• Ability to work day and night shifts as necessary.
• Conduct daily operations with a positive, friendly attitude. Show strong customer service, customer centric.
• Treat others on site with respect and professionalism.

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

• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.

• Valid Driver’s License (Reliable Transportation).

• Customer Service – manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork – contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility…