Job Description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Paver Operator is responsible for operating asphalt paving machinery in heavy civil construction projects to ensure the precise and efficient application of asphalt materials. The Paver Operator collaborates closely with the asphalt crew to achieve smooth and uniform surfaces while maintaining productivity standards.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do.
• Must be on site at scheduled start time and be present for the daily huddle and weekly Tool Box Talks.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all Middlesex safety policies and procedures.
• Operate asphalt paving machinery, including pavers and related equipment, to lay asphalt to specified thickness and width.
• Must be able to identify potential hazards and assist in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain good health status and flexibility to bend, push, pull, stoop and/or twist.
• Perform daily equipment inspections to ensure functionality and report any maintenance needs.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to include day/night shift work with extended hours when necessary.
• Able to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Monitor material flow and ensure the even distribution and compaction of asphalt.
• Assist with layout of project and marking of roadway structures.
• Establish and maintain positive relationship with all Team Members and Supervisor.
• Help to maintain a clean and orderly job site.
• Be sure assigned equipment is properly maintained and kept clean at all times.
• Assist in daily project inspection prior to departing, to ensure work is complete with the highest quality and all cleanup is complete.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of paver operator experience.
• OSHA 10.

We offer our full-time and eligible part-time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry-leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

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