Asphalt Milling Laborer

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 Milling Grounds Person is responsible for assisting the Milling Machine Operator with all aspects of milling operations, including site preparation, grade control, cleanup, traffic awareness, equipment maintenance, and ensuring the safe removal of asphalt pavement. This position works closely with the milling crew to maintain production while following all company safety and quality 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. 
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all Middlesex safety policies and procedures.
• Must be on site at scheduled start time and present for the daily huddle. 
• Must be able to identify potential hazards and assist in maintaining a safe work environment for all Team Members. 
• Be present for weekly toolbox talks. 
• Maintain good health status w/ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. and flexibility to bend, push, pull, stoop and/or twist. 
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to include day/night shift work with extended hours when necessary. 
• Able to climb ladders maintaining a 3 point contact. 
• Thoroughly inspect area with a metal detector prior to the start of any milling. 
• Able to read and understand Specifications for each project. 
• Assist with the proper layout of project from contract drawings to ensure the highest quality and productive practices are used.
• Establish and maintain positive relationship with all Team Members and Supervisors. 
• Check all mill functions and report all equipment problems to your supervisor immediately. 
• Complete daily equipment condition report. 
• Monitor milling operations for depth of cut, cross slope and quality of cut and communicate with Quality Control. 
• Must know and understand how to operate milling machine automation. 
• Must know and understand how to utilize a smart level. 
• Operate milling machine to ensure proper cross slope, crown line, and depth of cut is achieved and meets and the surface meets the project requirements and specifications.
• Inform your supervisor immediately of any challenges regarding the project.
• Be sure assigned equipment is properly maintained and kept clean at all times. 
• Make sure all equipment is parked in a safe area in a neat and orderly fashion and accessible to transports. Know and understand the clear zone requirements. Place Type 2 barricades if needed making sure the equipment is not a hazard. 
• Be sure all equipment is fueled, filled with water and necessary teeth are replaced at the end of shift.
• Be sure to lock all compartments. 
• Inspect the project daily, prior to departing, to ensure work is complete with the highest quality and all clean-up is complete.
• Report all Accidents/Incidents immediately to your supervisor and the Safety Department. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2 years Milling experience. 
• Safety and quality orientated. 
• Strong work ethic. 
• Excellent communications skills. 
• Organized; ability to multi-task; detail-oriented. 
• Team Player with good interpersonal skills. 
• CDL License Required. 
• Strong commitment to success of all. 
• Possess a strong work ethic. 
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself. 
• Show quality in everything you do. 
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work. 

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.