{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d4acebd64c57636c2135087a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d4acebd64c57636c2135087a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d4acebd64c57636c2135087a","title":"Paving Machine Operator","description":"Essential Tasks\nMonitor operational condition of paver, check for loose parts, ensure that machine is operating properly and that machine is kept clean and maintained on a daily basis.\nCheck all fluid levels daily, fill out daily maintenance checklist, and perform daily walk around inspection of equipment.\nSet-up paver in the morning.\nMust have the ability to hold a straight line and grade while watching for overhead obstructions.\nSet paving speed that balances tons per hour, job capacity and compaction, all without excessive breaks.\nDirect truck driver enter paver smoothly, raise and lower box, and exit paver when empty.\nWork with Screed Operator to establish and maintain proper head of material and mat quality.\nObserve material being dumped into hopper for segregation and proper consistency.\nPrevent end of load segregation by making sure material in hopper does not run down.\nStart and stop paver successfully to prevent end of load roughness and beginning of load rise.\nMonitor paver for unusual noises, vibrations, or mechanical issues.\nPerform as Crew Leader. This includes: Making decisions and taking full responsibility when the foreman is not present.\nMust have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.\nQualifications\nThe ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Paving Machine Operator experience.\nMust demonstrate the ability to successfully operate paving machine equipment, excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.\nEffective communication with other operators, truck drivers, and the general public is critical.\nMust have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected. Mayo Construction works in all parts of ND and surrounding states. Job sites move every 3-6 weeks and it is expected that employees provide their own housing accommodations. Many Mayo employees choose to stay near the site in camper trailers. All costs involved with housing are the responsibility of the employee.\nMust have the ability to operate and maintain paving machines with little or no supervision.\nMust complete and pass a background check and drug test prior to employment, as well as subsequent random drug testing if hired.\nMust wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.\nAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence is necessary.\nContinuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.\nProject a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.\nMust be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.\nValid Driver’s License preferred.\nWorking Conditions\nThis job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.\nThis job requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.\nThis job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).\nThis job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.\nWork may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.","company":"Mayoconstruction","rawCompany":"mayoconstruction","city":"Cavalier","state":"ND","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T10:16:58.647Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2071.00","title":"Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators","slug":"paving-surfacing-and-tamping-equipment-operators"},{"code":"47-2073.00","title":"Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators","slug":"operating-engineers-and-other-construction-equipment-operators"},{"code":"47-4091.00","title":"Segmental Pavers","slug":"segmental-pavers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237310","title":"Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction","slug":"highway-street-and-bridge-construction"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Paving Machine Operator","description":"Essential Tasks\nMonitor operational condition of paver, check for loose parts, ensure that machine is operating properly and that machine is kept clean and maintained on a daily basis.\nCheck all fluid levels daily, fill out daily maintenance checklist, and perform daily walk around inspection of equipment.\nSet-up paver in the morning.\nMust have the ability to hold a straight line and grade while watching for overhead obstructions.\nSet paving speed that balances tons per hour, job capacity and compaction, all without excessive breaks.\nDirect truck driver enter paver smoothly, raise and lower box, and exit paver when empty.\nWork with Screed Operator to establish and maintain proper head of material and mat quality.\nObserve material being dumped into hopper for segregation and proper consistency.\nPrevent end of load segregation by making sure material in hopper does not run down.\nStart and stop paver successfully to prevent end of load roughness and beginning of load rise.\nMonitor paver for unusual noises, vibrations, or mechanical issues.\nPerform as Crew Leader. This includes: Making decisions and taking full responsibility when the foreman is not present.\nMust have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.\nQualifications\nThe ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Paving Machine Operator experience.\nMust demonstrate the ability to successfully operate paving machine equipment, excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.\nEffective communication with other operators, truck drivers, and the general public is critical.\nMust have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected. Mayo Construction works in all parts of ND and surrounding states. Job sites move every 3-6 weeks and it is expected that employees provide their own housing accommodations. Many Mayo employees choose to stay near the site in camper trailers. All costs involved with housing are the responsibility of the employee.\nMust have the ability to operate and maintain paving machines with little or no supervision.\nMust complete and pass a background check and drug test prior to employment, as well as subsequent random drug testing if hired.\nMust wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.\nAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence is necessary.\nContinuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.\nProject a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.\nMust be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.\nValid Driver’s License preferred.\nWorking Conditions\nThis job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.\nThis job requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.\nThis job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).\nThis job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. 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