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Ashphalt Equipment Operators

Trivest Partners

Location: Tampa, FL 33604 (Seminol Heights area)
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: April 29, 2021
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Ashphalt Equipment Operators
Trivest Partners
Tampa, FL 33604
Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description DH Striping is growing! Since 1986 we have proudly served the Orlando and Tampa areas providing expertise and quality workmanship.
We are currently hiring experienced Knock-Down Roller and Paver Operators to be part of our team. The ideal candidates must be skilled in the areas listed below, as well as being honest, confident, and enthusiastic.
General Duties and Functions:
• Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules, and projects
• Be aware of and familiar with the Company Handbook and abide by the employment policies and regulations
• Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed timely, thoroughly, and correctly at all times.
• Consistently keep equipment clean and organized to promote professionalism, safety, and efficiency
• Actively participate in any recommended or mandatory training
• Make safety the main priority while working on equipment
• Additional duties as assigned by management, as this job description is non-exhaustive
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work (i.e. work in poor weather conditions or outside normal hours)
Essential Duties and Functions: (PAVER OPERATOR)
• Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project
• Must follow the safe operation of the paver
• Must be able to set feed sensors
• Must be able to determine the placement of materials correctly
• Daily maintenance (lubrication), keeping equipment clean, safe pre-start including daily fluid level checks on oil, water, and fuel
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Visual safety inspection for leaks and damage to the machine before operation
• Understand, meet, and plan grade cross slope requirements
• Placement of material in front of the screed
• Setting of flow
• Ability to operate equipment holding a straight line
• Proper paving speed to match truck delivery
• Set up and use automatic grade and slope control
• Understand segregation and how to prevent it due to the operation of the paving machine
• General knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems of the paver
• Must be able to work in a team environment safely and successfully
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
Position Requirements:
• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
• Multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes, and industry requirements
• Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms
Essential Duties and Functions: (KNOCK-DOWN ROLLER OPERATOR)
• Distribute, break down, compress, and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt
• Operate roller and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
• Safely operate roller in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling sub-grade and asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness
• Determine speed and direction of machine based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures so ridges do not form by excessive pressure
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction-related duties as required
• May also be required to operate Steel Drum and Pad Foot Rollers to compact and seal early fills sub-grades and flexible base
• Monitor asphalt temperatures and vibration usage for proper breakdown and finish rolling of asphalt
• Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
Position Requirements:
• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
• Three to five years of experience operating Asphalt Breakdown Rollers, Rubber Tire Rollers, and/or Asphalt Finish Rollers
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience within the road construction industry
• Knowledge of Rollers and other heavy equipment
• Multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes, and industry requirements
• Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions are:
• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling
• Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing
• Operate hand and foot controls
• Simple/Firm grasping
• Ability to carry over 50 pounds
• Ability to lift/lower over 50 pounds
• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
• Kneeling/Crawling
• Gross manipulation (pinching)
DH Striping offers team members a competitive hourly rate, along with excellent benefits including medical benefits and paid time off.
If you are a construction laborer and want to join a winning team, apply today!