Asphalt Skid Steer Operator

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Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.
This is a skilled position involving the control and operation of a skid steer machine during the road paving process. Experience with asphalt pavi equipment/highway equipment preferred. Other duties to include operating a power broom, running grade control on milling machine, and flagging, and laboring when needed
Job Description Summary
The selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers.
Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
Report any problems to the manager.
Assist construction / paving crew with various duties such as shoveling and raking and running wheelbarrow.
Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job site.
May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer.
Dig, spread and level construction materials.
Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Prior experience with asphalt paving equipment.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
Thorough understanding of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving.
The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related asphalt and road construction experience.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employment type
Full Time