Asphalt Paving Crew

Asphalt Paving Crew – S.T. Wooten Corporation

Job Location:

Wilson/Greenville, NC and surrounding areas
Positions Available: 5

Position Summary

• Screed Operators
• Paver Operators
• Roller Operators
• Asphalt Rakers
• MTV Operators
• Broom Tractor Operators
• Sweeper
• Skid Steer
• General Labor – Lute

Essential Duties

• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials using trucks, rakes, or related equipment.
• Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers, switches, and pedals to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain and/or materials.
• Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel‑reinforce stone or asphalt on road beds.
• Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
• Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
• Conduct documented pre‑shift inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects.
• Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year.
• Some out of town overnight stays may be required.
• Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to or audio signals from crew members.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools. Conduct pre‑shift inspections and report any concerns or malfunctions to supervisors.
• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

Education

High school or GED preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in asphalt paving is preferred. We are willing to train the right candidate in certain positions.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• If required to drive a company truck you must be at least 21 years old or older with a clean MVR.

Other Requirements

• Qualified candidate must be able to work weekends, nights and/or out of town as needed.
• Candidate must have a good work ethic, be dependable and work as a team player.
• A valid driver's license is a plus.

Heavy Physical Demands

Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds). If a position‑specific Physical Demands sheet is attached, it will describe in more detail the physical demands that are required.

Physical Activity

Position requires the ability to continuously work around any or all of the following: noise, dust, heat, cold, oil and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment is normally required for the position. Position requires ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions.

EOE Statement Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities.