Entry-Level Skilled Careers

Description:

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operational order and report maintenance or repair issues.
• Operate a skid steer to remove materials in close proximity to equipment and the public safely

Skills/Experience Needed:

• 3 - 5 years or more of industry related experience with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods of time
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions
• Climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for a groundman is $35,618.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

6 months

Description:

• Perform pre-shift inspection on roller.
• Reports any roller maintenance needs.
• Operates the roller to provide a smooth surface
• Assists the crew in paving operations
• Adheres to all safety, compliance and environmental requirements
• Communicates with QC staff

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Manual Dexterity
• Strong eye-hand coordination
• Good sense of balance
• Strong safety orientation
• Excellent listening skills
• Must understand roller patterns and importance of density

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, sit, reach
• Drive for long periods
• Use fine motor skills and repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for a roller operator is $44,119*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

1 – 5 years

Description:

Customer service focus

Learn plant operator functions including:

• Operate computerized controls to produce quality asphalt mixtures according to specifications
• Deliver specified mixture and quantities onto trucks
• Ensure personnel safety including customers delivering/receiving materials
• Monitor the operation and function of the plant throughout the workday
• Assist with plant maintenance and routine servicing
• Assist plant foreman with ordering supplies and materials

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Ability to communicate with staff and public
• General math and computer skills

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity required
• Occasional lifting of heavy material, especially when plant is under repair

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for an trainee/scale operator is $39,552.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

6 – 18 months

Description:

• Perform pre-shift inspection on screed.
• Operate asphalt screed per plan and quality specifications
• Desire to learn how to operate automated equipment,
• Manipulate hand or foot levers to control movements of machine
• Spread and level asphalt on subgrade
• Ability to use automation and 3D grade control systems

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a screed operator
• Ability to calculate yields, spread rates.
• Communication skills are critical for this position.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, sit, reach
• Drive for long periods
• Use fine motor skills and repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for a screed operator is $43,863*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

1 – 5 years

Description:

• Maintain vehicles in a clean, organized, and safe manner
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and reports to ensure DOT standards are met and report any maintenance needs
• Load and unload materials
• Follow dispatcher directions of daily tasks and meet expectations for each project

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Two years of driving experience
• Class A CDL
• Clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, sit, reach
• Drive for long periods
• Use fine motor skills and repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for an asphalt truck driver is $49,765.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

1 – 5 years