Paving Operator - Houston

Position Overview: The Paving Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment for groundwork and construction purposes. The career field for "Paving Operator" includes, but may not be limited to, the following positions: Equipment Operator (Grade and Pave Crew), Heavy Equipment Operator, Roller Operator (Self-Propelled, Asphalt, Other than Asphalt), Motor Grader Operator (Rough Grade), Concrete Grinder/Milling Machine Operator, Backhoe Operator, Bobcat Operator, Bulldozer/Push Dozer Operator, Concrete Finishing Machine Operator, Asphalt Paver Machine Operator.

Key Responsibilities: (Essential Duties and Functions)Drive machines onto truck trailers, and drive trucks to transport machines and material to and from job sites. Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material. Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds. Set up forms and lay out guidelines for curbs, according to written specifications, using string, spray paint, and concrete/water mixes. Cut or break up pavement and drive guardrail posts, using machines equipped with interchangeable hammers. Drive and operate curbing machines to extrude concrete or asphalt curbing. Place strips of material such as cork, asphalt, or steel into joints, or place rolls of expansion-joint material on machines that automatically insert material. Light burners or start heating units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates. Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials. Operate oil distributors, loaders, chip spreaders, dump trucks, and snow plows. Install dies, cutters, and extensions to screeds onto machines, using hand tools. Operate machines that clean or cut expansion joints in concrete or asphalt and that rout out cracks in pavement. Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors. Coordinate truck dumping. Shovel blacktop. Control traffic. Set up and tear down equipment. Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required. Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Minimum of 1 year experience and/or training in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of road construction experience preferred.

Work Requirements: Must be 18 years in age or older. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check. About CRHCRH 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 a large international organization.