Asphalt or Paving Operator with Experience

Job Description

O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc.

Job Title: ASPHALT OR PAVING OPERATOR

Location: Charleston Metro, Tri-County Region (Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston Counties)

Full Time Employment

Job Description: This position will operate heavy equipment which may include rollers, pavers other equipment for our construction company paving operators. This may include extreme temperatures. Only experienced operators need apply. Must have REAL ID and must have clean background.

General Requirements:

Must be 18 years or older to work in the field.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Must be able to work in all types of weather and conditions which may include, rain, heat, cold, mud, dirt, dust, humidity, loud environments, and extreme temperatures. Weather may alter your work schedule.

Must bring and wear personal protective gear daily as specified site by site which may include hard hat, glasses, safety vest, ear plugs which will be provided by the company.

You must provide and wear our own long pants, work rated boot and at least a 4-inch sleeve or longer.

Must be able to reliably get to and from the jobsites on time every day in the tri-county area.

Must be able to following verbal and written instructions in English.

Must be able to work some evenings and weekends and overtime as needed or when required.

Must be able to perform repetitive heavy manual labor which may include but not limited to standing for long periods of time, sitting for long periods of time, climbing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, lifting heavy items repeatedly.

Must be safety conscious and aware of your surroundings.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and ongoing quarterly testing.

Some positions require background checks and clean driving records (as specified).

All new hires will be on a 90-day probation.

No phone calls please. No headhunters or staffing agencies please.

Specific Requirements:

Placement of hot mix asphalt through the use of a shovel, lute or other related tools.

Experienced operators are required for Paver, Rollers, other paving equipment.

Shoveling asphaltic materials and assisting with maintenance of asphalt finishing machine to include adding or removing screed extensions.

Respectfully following instruction of Asphalt Equipment Operator and Asphalt Foreman.

May be exposed to vehicular traffic, caution and awareness are essential.

Comply with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements.

Perform any other general duties as directed and other construction duties not yet described.

If active asphalt paving is not available, dirt preparation will be required.

This position will need to gain access to secure facilities and must have a REAL ID and a clean background.

Typical Hours: hours may vary but typical construction is 7:00 am-5:00 pm

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, EAP, Vision, 401K with company match and Profit Sharing, Vacation and Holidays, Safety Bonus Awards,

About O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc.

Founded in 1948, O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc. has served as one of the tri-county area’s premier site-work construction firms. Our main emphasis is in the area of site development, material handling, and transportation; our current scope of work includes demolition, clearing, grubbing, excavation, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, potable water, concrete, curbing, asphalt paving, and material recycling & processing. We have the capabilities to perform a turnkey operation in the area of site development. For more information, please visit our website at OLTC.com.Company Description

O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc. is a sitework construction company based in Charleston, SC. Serving the tri-county area since 1948, we have the capabilities to perform a turnkey operation in the area of site development.

Our work involves private, public, government, and commercial development projects. Previous project costs range from a few thousand dollars to in excess of 60 million dollars. We are a South Carolina Unlimited, Highway, General Contractor.

Full-time