Skilled Asphalt Paving Equipment Operator

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…an innovative company, built on a foundation of teamwork, safety, and excellence, Ruston Paving is for you!

We are looking for…

…someone who is ready to work hard, be a team player, and show up each day with a positive attitude to motivate others! You don’t need to be the best. You just have to be willing and eager to learn from our skilled team!

Employee Benefits

Ruston Paving is 100% Employee-Owned through an ESOP! Come work for a company where your hard work truly pays off!

Our most important asset is our people! When you work for Ruston Paving, we are dedicated to giving you more than just a job. We want to ensure a career with well-rounded benefits for you and your family. With this, we proudly offer a variety of great benefits such as:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan!

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Double Time Saturdays

Seasonal Return to Work Bonus

Bonus Incentives and Allowances

And many more!

On the go? You can text to apply!

Simply text OPERATOR
41 to 315-918-PAVE (7283).

SKILLED ASPHALT PAVING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

About the Company

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Established in 1943, we are a family-oriented company that has been in business for three generations. Our company is capable of all types of asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to larger projects incorporating asphalt reclamation and recycling, as well as new construction.

General Summary of the Position

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving, so it is important to note that, aside from all other listed responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible. The asphalt paving equipment operator safely operates a variety of motorized equipment used in the preparation, repair, reconstruction, and construction of site work and asphalt paving projects.

The operator must perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in accordance with the essential functions of the position.

Essential Functions

The following are a list of essential functions for the position. These are responsibilities that an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Operates some or all of the following construction and power equipment: excavator, grader, bulldozer, backhoe, front end loader, skid steer, asphalt paver, dirt/asphalt roller, asphalt reclaimer, soil stabilizer, and asphalt milling machine.
• Works with and assists the grading or paving crews to remove or install stone, dirt, asphalt pavement or storm water systems with or without the use of heavy equipment. Periodically, it may be necessary to assist ground personnel with the use of hand tools based on the project’s scope of work.
• Occasionally operates jackhammers, saws, and other small equipment and tools as required.
• Performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs, reports complex mechanical problems for shop repairs, and cleans equipment as needed.
• Ensures heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards as determined by law, jobsite requirements, and company policies.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles driven, equipment moved, and trailers towed, noting any defects or deficiencies both verbally and in writing.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Although you may not have experience operating every single piece of machinery listed in the essential functions of this position, do not be discouraged! Our…