Paver Operator

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertically-integrated business model allows us to handle small projects, large scale operations, and every tough job in between. Our goal is to provide reliable products and sustainable solutions for innovative global infrastructure. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com.

POSITION SCOPE

The Paver Operator is a safety sensitive position. 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 driveways, parking lots, streets and pathways. This position will work in Arizona and Blythe ,CA

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Operate the paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Preheat paving screed before placement of asphalt and monitor and control temperature settings of the asphalt mixture.
• If needed manually light burners to start heating 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; at times, maintain a constant flow of asphalt into the hopper; ease paver forward, safely pushing the dump truck along the construction surface.
• Observe the distribution of paving material along the 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
• Monitor temperature of asphalt flowing from the hopper
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the paver.

BACKGROUND

• Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and have a clean motor-vehicle record to meet company insurance guidelines.
• Willing to work in a team environment.
• Willing to travel to different job sites and projects all over AZ is required.
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment and able to perform routine maintenance.

Fisher Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Pre-employment physical and drug testing are required.

If you require an accommodation to submit an application, please email hrdept@fisherind.com to request an accommodation. This email is only to request an accommodation to the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.