Paving - Roadway Tech

Job ID : 1200-WPB
Job Title :Paving - Roadway Tech
Department :Paving
Job Location :West Palm Beach, Fl
Reports To : Construction Superintendent

Who is OHLA USA ?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges andopportunities.

Community Asphalt, founded in 1980 as an asphalt paving contractor, based in Miami, Florida, and part of OHLA USA since 2006 , has since become specialized in general road construction and transportation infrastructure. From its four operation and plant facilities in Miami-Dade, Fort Myers, Vero Beach and West Palm Beach, the company boasts extensive geographic coverage throughout South Florida, focusing on all aspects of transportation infrastructure development, primarily for state and local authorities. Community Asphalt continues to provide traditional paving services which include grading and paving, pavement milling, surveying, excavation, on and off-road hauling, drainage, utilities, base finishing, and highway sweeping. The company also provides engineering, contracting, design and build and finance and more complex PPP contracts services. These projects include parking lots, industrial and retail complexes, road and highway construction, and airport runways.

Summary

Our company has an immediate opening for a Paving - Roadway Tech in West Palm Beach, Fl . The Paving - Roadway Tech will be responsible for supporting roadway paving operations in the field by monitoring work activities, assisting with measurements and documentation, verifying roadway and paving conditions, and helping ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, safety requirements, and established construction standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with daily roadway and paving operations, including asphalt placement, milling, grading, base preparation, roadway excavation, and related construction activities.
• Monitor paving activities in the field and assist in verifying that work is being performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and established procedures.
• Assist with roadway measurements, elevations, grades, slopes, widths, depths, and other field measurements as required.
• Verify and document paving limits, stationing, quantities, locations, and daily production activities.
• Assist field supervision with tracking installed quantities, truck loads, material usage, production, and other roadway construction information.
• Review construction plans, drawings, specifications, and roadway details to assist field crews with completing work according to project requirements.
• Coordinate with paving crews, foremen, superintendents, project engineers, inspectors, survey personnel, and quality control staff regarding roadway conditions and construction activities.
• Assist in identifying field conditions or discrepancies that may affect paving operations and promptly communicate concerns to supervision.
• Observe asphalt placement and roadway construction activities for consistency with project requirements and notify supervision of potential issues.
• Assist with checking roadway surfaces, joints, transitions, tie-ins, drainage areas, pavement limits, and other roadway features.
• Maintain accurate daily field records, measurements, notes, photographs, quantities, and other required project documentation.
• Assist with preparation of daily reports and other field documentation as requested.
• Support coordination of equipment, trucking, materials, traffic control, and field activities as directed by supervision.
• Work around active roadway construction operations, including paving equipment, milling machines, rollers, trucks, and other heavy equipment.
• Follow all company safety policies, project requirements, traffic-control procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Maintain required personal protective equipment and promote safe work practices throughout paving operations.
• Perform other roadway construction and field-support duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience in roadway construction, paving, asphalt operations, heavy civil construction, or a related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of roadway construction and asphalt paving operations preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, roadway drawings, specifications, measurements, and field documentation.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and field measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document field conditions and construction activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, supervisors, inspectors, and project personnel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a construction team.
• Basic computer, tablet, or mobile-device skills for entering field information and completing documentation.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• FDOT or other roadway-related certifications are preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in active roadway construction environments.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, early mornings, and overtime based on project requirements.
• Must be able to pass a drug test, fit-for-duty test, and background check.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on active construction sites.
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven terrain, asphalt surfaces, roadway shoulders, and other construction areas.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and perform field measurements as required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work near moving construction equipment and roadway traffic.
• Ability to perform work outdoors in hot, humid, dusty, noisy, and other physically demanding conditions.

Work Environment

• Primarily outdoor roadway and heavy civil construction environments.
• Regular exposure to heat, sunlight, rain, dust, asphalt fumes, noise, vibration, traffic, and moving heavy equipment.
• Work may be performed near active roadways and vehicular traffic.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in accordance with company and project safety requirements.
• Work schedules may vary according to project requirements and may include nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and overtime.

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Legal Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Holidays
• PTO & 401k Program Match!

OHLA USA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are committed to affirmative action for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

We participate in E-Verify and are a drug-free workplace.
during the application or hiring process.