Mill Operator - Asphalt

Mill Operator - Asphalt

Team Elmer's seeks to fill a full-time seasonal opening as an asphalt Mill Operator to to mill and remove existing asphalt to prepare the surface for new asphalt.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, materials.

• Control and operated the milling machine
• Operate milling machine to properly mill asphalt to desired specifications
• Manipulate hand or foot levers to control the movements of the milling machine and mills asphalt on roadways and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to Foreman.

Qualifications:

• Valid license, CDL A or B preferred, if do not have must be able to obtain within 1 year of hire
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Clean driving record for past 5 years
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Mechanical -- Knowledge of equipment, machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Building and Construction-- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Experience as a prep crew laborer or comparable experience is preferred.
• Ability to complete tasks on asphalt crew as needed such as handling power tools, running heavy equipment, raking, shoveling.
• Ability and willingness to learn and understand your role on the team.
• Ability to work long hours and perform repetitive lifting, carrying, climbing, and walking. Repetitive lifting could be 40 or more pounds at any one time.
• Ability to work long hours and 5-6 days a week in all environmental conditions.
• Good work ethic, punctuality and alertness.
• Ability to follow all company, DOT, OSHA, and MiOSHA safety rules.

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