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Asphalt Milling Operator - Paving Operations


Contact: Rifenburg
Rifenburg
5182793265

Description:

Asphalt Milling Operator - Paving Operations

Troy, New York


Interested in employment with our company? We are currently recruiting for Paving and Milling Operation positions for our 2025 season! Please complete this Milling Operator Application. 

 

Qualified Applicants may be called throughout the season as our workload requires. Incomplete Applications will not be forwarded for review! 

 

SUMMARY:

The Milling Operator is essential to the removal/milling of asphalt or concrete on highways, roadways, runways, etc. This is a highly skilled position involving the safe and efficient grade control and operation of an asphalt milling machine.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project.
  • Operate the milling machine and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment. Notify the Foreman or Paving Superintendent of any mechanical problems.
  • Follow safety procedures and participate in weekly toolbox meetings with asphalt crew.
  • Perform proper daily cleanout as per the company procedure.
  • Promote, execute and adhere to the Company’s Safety Program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
  • Work is performed in an outdoor environment which can include inclement weather, cold and/or heat and humidity.
  • Exposure to sun, dust, asphalt and other construction conditions.
  • Overtime and long days may be required depending on project schedule.
  • Operate other heavy equipment and perform other related duties as required.

 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILLS:

Minimum 5-7 years’ experience within the asphalt industry. Minimum 2-3 years' experience operating an asphalt milling machine. The position should have extensive knowledge of paving operations, equipment, quality control measures, and standard procedures. The position must have the ability to perform basic math skills and follow written and verbal instructions and relay them to the asphalt crew. Strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team to efficiently complete jobs to the highest customer satisfaction is a must. 

 

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time seasonal position. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

 

Travel:
Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

 

Rifenburg follows EEO Federal and State guidelines prohibiting employment and job discrimination. It is the policy of Rifenburg Companies to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any legally protected status.

 

The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training including apprenticeship and on-the-job training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.

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