Paver Machine Operator

Full Time
Buellton, CA
Posted
Job description

General Pavement Management is looking for experienced Paving Operators to join our Buellton team that is able to work various job sites throughout Santa Barbara all up to San Luis Obispo county.

The perfect candidate should be able to operate construction heavy equipment used for paving, grading, and concrete structures work. This position requires a willingness to work in a field (job-site) environment with exposure to rain, dust, mud, heat, sun, cold, noise, and other conditions common to a construction site. Work cooperatively as a member of the team in providing quality products and customer service. Work safety at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate asphalt paving equipment
Grade Setters perform GPS grade layout and stake setting/checking.
Work safely at all times and follow proper safety and incident reporting procedures.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently to correct grade elevation and meet production goals.
Walk the job site, check ground conditions.
Inspect equipment prior to and after each work day.
Judge safety proximity to all traffic/equipment in the area.
Operate equipment using foot, hand, eye coordination
Able to climb on/off heavy equipment
Ability to sit in/on equipment for long periods of time; twisting in seat to view jobsite conditions
Good communication skills to work effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to read plans; use metric and engineer scales; understand and use Caltrans survey method
Use GPS systems for grade setting

Requirements
Minimum of 3 years heavy equipment operator experience (or current Apprentice).
All applicants must have a valid CA driver's license (or ability to obtain one prior to employment) and a clean driving record.
Ability to work at job sites located at various geographic locations.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening
Some knowledge of first aid and basic safety rules.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects 50-60 lbs. on a regular basis, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to meet attendance schedules with dependability and consistency.

Benefits Available: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Care, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and 401k match.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Buellton, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • operating: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)
  • CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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