Paver/Screed Operator at Granite Construction Company in Vancouver, Washington

Job Description:

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General Summary



Operates paving machine to spread and smooth freshly poured concrete or asphalt surfaces



Essential Job Accountabilities

• Must be able to operate asphalt or concrete paver.
  
  


• Ability to operate other paving related equipment as well such as rollers, screed,etc.
  
  


• Must be able to safely perform a number of construction paving duties.
  
  


• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
  
  


• Moves levers, depresses pedals, turns handwheels, and pushes throttle to control and guide machine.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
  
  

Certification

• Proper certification required
  
  

Work Experience

• Appropriate training and experience required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



Workers should be able to:

• Read engineering drawing
  
  


• Practice good safety habits
  
  


• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
  
  


• Follow instructions and meet set standards
  
  


• Judge distances and slopes accurately
  
  


• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
  
  

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch
  
  


• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
  
  


• See well (either naturally or with correction)
  
  


• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  
  

Our Benefits at a Glance:



Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.


Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).


As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.


Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA.


Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.



Base Hourly Wage Range:

Hourly: $36.65 $62.66
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable.



About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please clickhere.



Notice to Staffing Agencies



Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Apply Now