Paver Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

From highways and municipal projects to commercial developments, excavation, underground utilities, and paving, we take pride in shaping the infrastructure that helps the communities we work in thrive. Our work is about more than construction; it's about supporting the communities where we live and work, creating opportunities for growth on our crews, and building lasting value for generations to come.

This seasonal, full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $27 to $37 per hour, based on experience

• Paid Time Off

• Per Diem (when applicable)

• Strong Health Plans to choose from

• Dental & Vision Plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short-Term Disability

• Position specific personal protective equipment provided

• 401K with company match, and more!

This position with the Duininck Asphalt & Paving team offers the opportunity to operate paving equipment on a variety of projects, producing quality pavement while working closely with a skilled crew in a fast-paced field environment.

The Role:

• Safely operate the asphalt paver to achieve specified paving width, depth, and grade.
• Work closely with the foreman and crew members—including dump person, distributor, screed operator, and roller operators—to coordinate paving operations and maintain safe workflow.
• Perform daily inspections, fluid checks, lubrication, and basic repairs to ensure the paver is in safe working condition.
• Notify the shop team when additional maintenance or repairs are needed.
• Keep equipment clean and prepare it for loading and transport as required.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe jobsite.
• Follow supervisor instructions and complete tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

Work Environment:

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch, and sit for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly work extended or overtime hours depending on project workload.
• Travel required throughout Central & Western Minnesota, Northern Iowa, and the Eastern Dakotas.

What we Look For:

• Individuals who work safely and have the courage to speak up when unsafe behavior or conditions arise.
• Strong understanding of basic safety requirements, PPE standards, and OSHA/MSHA considerations.
• Ability to follow directions, work in a team environment, and communicate effectively.
• Mechanical aptitude for routine equipment maintenance.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in fast-paced field environments.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work long or irregular hours during the construction season.
• A commitment to high-quality work and an unwavering focus on safety.

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Apply to learn more!

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, click here.