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Reporting to the Foreman, the Paver Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt paver. This position operates paving machines to spread and level hot mix paving material on subgrade with the aid of stakes and level gauges to ensure mix is placed to the proper grade and thickness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate the paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
Preheat paving screed before placement of asphalt and monitor and control temperature settings of the asphalt mixture.
Manually light burners to start hearing units of the paver and regulate screed temperature.
Operate the Paver controls to lower the screed auger, control the hopper, and navigate the direction of the paver.
Align the paving machine into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck, and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper; ease paver forward, safely pushing dump truck along construction surface.
Observe distribution of paving materials along screed and control the direction of the screed to eliminate voids at curbs and joints.
Line paver appropriately to the work area, and ensure proper application of the asphalt, smoothing it evenly to the desired height, width, and depth
Regulate temperature of asphalt flowing from hopper
Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Paver.
Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements
Specific Skills
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Operate heavy equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
Type of Heavy Equipment Operated
- Asphalt spreader
Type Of Work Experience
- Asphalt finishing
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Setting / Industry Experience
- Road construction
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
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