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Northeast Paving Paving Machine Operator in Presque Isle, Maine

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1056871

Northeast Paving isNew Englands leading general contractor specializing in asphalt production, roadway paving, and heavy civil construction. Every year, we plan and build hundreds of public and privately funded projects safely, successfully, and with an innovative approach to give our clients the greatest possible value for their investment.Northeast Paving is a subsidiary of Vinci Construction USA. Vinci Construction USA also has multiple other subsidiaries including Senate Asphalt, Virginia Paving, Dirigo Materials, Cold River Materials and Copiam.

Why Join Northeast Paving

Northeast Paving offers its employees competitive wages, amazing benefits and the opportunity for personal growth through in-house training and the Career Progression Path. Northeast Paving is built from the hard work, integrity, and ingenuity of its employees. If you are ready to work hard, rise to the challenge and ready to seek new opportunities then Northeast Paving is the right place for you! Northeast Paving is waiting for your application.

General Description

An Asphalt Paving Machine Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. An Asphalt Paving Machine Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key 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.

Key Duties

  • Understand and execute paving procedures safely while following instructions to meet the standards of the project
  • Daily maintenance (lubrication), keeping equipment clean, safe pre-start including daily fluid level checks on oil, water and fuel, visual safety inspection for leaks & damage before operation
  • Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
  • Must be able to set screed sensors, adjust the screed crown and strike off
  • Understand the head of material for the screed
  • Ability to operate equipment in a straight line & proper paving speed to match truck delivery
  • Set up and use automatic grade and slope control
  • Understanding methods of paving to prevent segregation
  • Ability to be a leader and work in a team environment safely and successfully
  • Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Qualification Requirements

  • Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires previous experience as an Asphalt Paving Machine Operator.

    • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
    • Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
    • Two to Three (2-3) years or more of industry related experience is preferred for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

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Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with

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