Milling Operator

At U.S. Pavement , we rely on a team of dedicated professionals to drive our daily operations. Each member, from frontline workers to behind-the-scenes administrators, plays a crucial role in our success.

If you’re ready to join a dynamic team and contribute your skills, explore our current job openings and help shape the future of our organization.

At U.S. Pavement, we truly believe our dedicated employees are our greatest asset. Professional growth and development are important and encouraged through ongoing employee training and advancement opportunities. As a company, we are rapidly expanding and need great talent to continue our success in the marketplace. Discover the perks available to every U.S. Pavement Services team member:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401k
• Competitive pay
• Vehicle allowances and bonus programs for management

We are looking for a skilled Milling Operator to safely and efficiently operate asphalt milling machines on roadway, parking lot, and site development projects. This role is responsible for the setup, operation, and basic maintenance of milling equipment to ensure accurate surface removal and preparation for paving. The ideal candidate has strong equipment experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

• Operate milling machines to remove asphalt pavement to specified depth, grade, and slope
• Set up equipment, including drum selection, grade controls, and conveyor adjustments
• Perform pre-shift inspections and routine maintenance to ensure equipment is in safe working condition
• Coordinate with ground crew and foreman for efficient material removal and loading
• Monitor milling depth, speed, and pattern to meet project specifications
• Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, traffic, and utilities to prevent incidents
• Assist with machine cleaning and minor repairs as needed
• Complete daily equipment logs and inspection reports
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE
• Assist with other site tasks when equipment is not in operation

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2+ years of experience operating milling machines or other heavy equipment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Familiarity with grade control systems and milling machine adjustments
• Ability to read grade stakes, plans, and work orders
• Solid mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting minor equipment issues
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the crew
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred
• Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods:
  Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another:
  Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching:
  Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions:
  Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others:
  Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens:
  Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:
  Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers:
  Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like:
  Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools:
  Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment:
  Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally:
  Rarely

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing:
  Standing
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds:
  Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:
  Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up…