Since 1947 Dickerson & Bowen has been paving the way for growth and development. Our asphalt plants produce over 500,000 tons of asphalt annually. Through the years we have developed a loyal customer base that has come to rely on Dickerson & Bowen, Inc for high-quality raw materials, premium asphalt mixes, and unlimited paving capabilities. At Dickerson & Bowen our desire is to provide you with the highest quality finished products while meeting your budget and time constraints.

General Summary

The primary duty of this position will be responsible for operating the paving machine and performing maintenance checks. The secondary responsibility of this role will be operating other paving equipment and supporting the crew by assisting with physical tasks as needed.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Learn and exhibit company core values, resulting in a cooperative, positive and supportive attitude.
• Properly follow all OSHA regulations and company Safety Program requirements.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks and advise the supervisor/shop of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required and ensure equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Read and understand field survey grades and elevations.
• Follow instructions from foreman, leaders, managers, state DOT inspectors, auditors and officials

Education

            High School Diploma, preferred

Work Experience

• Road construction and paving experience or other commercial construction experience; thorough understanding of asphalt paving and roadway construction fundamentals; 1 year required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·        Must have working knowledge of basic equipment maintenance.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• 18 years of age or older
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends as needed

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to climb, stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate the equipment.  The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and assist. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This person may be tasked with physical demands such as shoveling/ raking/ sweeping asphalt material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work may entail visits to multiple sites in which person would be exposed to loud noise, dust, and odor.

The Granite Company of Dickerson & Bowen is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employers.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic