Asphalt Paving Operator

Asphalt Paving OperatorWRS is looking for hardworking, safety-minded people who bring hands-on experience in the trade to join our asphalt paving team. If you've spent seasons on a paving crew, know your way around the equipment, and take pride in quality work, we want to hear from you.Our ideal candidate is innovative, relational, and honest. If you live for those "aha!" moments, you thrive in team settings, and you hold yourself to a high standard of work and ethics – we have a feeling you'll like it here.Your ResponsibilitiesConfidently and safely operate a roller, screed, or paver with minimal supervisionAssist with job site setup, breakdown, and traffic control, and keeping the site clean, safe, and organizedRaking and shoveling asphalt, marking utilities and paving boundaries, applying tack coat, and using hand and power tools safely and efficientlyActing as a spotter for trucks and moving equipmentSafely operating rollers (approximately 1-15 tons) through breakdown, intermediate, and finish passes — monitoring mat and mix temperatures and maintaining proper speed and direction to prevent segregation, displacement, and roller marksOperating screed controls (e.g., Vogele, Carlson, and similar platforms), adjusting angle of attack, extension, crown, and vibratory settings to achieve the desired mat texture and densityOperating topside paver controls, guiding trucks, and coordinating paving speed with trucking flowMonitoring the mat for defects — high/low points, valley lines, cross-slope — and tracking yield, depths, and production to keep operations on spec and efficientCoordinating and communicating with the foreman, ground crew, and truck drivers to keep the operation running smoothlyPerforming daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance (fueling, greasing, cleaning), and promptly reporting mechanical issuesFollowing all company safety protocols and working closely with the crew to protect company property and ensure quality workmanshipYour Experience & QualificationsMinimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience on an asphalt paving crew, with demonstrated experience operating rollers, screeds, and/or pavers in a production paving environmentCDL Class A preferredWorking knowledge of paving equipment such as Vogele and Carlson platforms, including screed and roller controls, a plusProven ability to read plans and specifications, and to recognize and correct mat defects, grade, and cross-slope issuesStrong, demonstrated knowledge of safe operation practices around heavy equipment and live trafficPhysically capable of performing demanding manual labor outdoors in varying weather conditionsAbility to work independently, exercise sound judgment in the field, and help guide less experienced crew membersYour Benefits & CompensationPay: $30.00-$50.00 per hour, depending on experience, role assignment and equipment qualifications.WRS also performs public works projects throughout the year. These projects are paid at the applicable prevailing wage rate for the trade and county up to $94.54 per hour, depending on the project and classification.For full-time employees, WRS offers a full benefits package that includes:Full Medical coverage (with HSA option)Full Dental coverageVoluntary VisionGenerous PTO, based on hours worked10 Paid Holidays per yearLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife Insurance (including guaranteed buy up option)$250 per year - personal reimbursements401k (eligible after 1 year)ESOP (eligible after 1 year)