• Operate asphalt paving machines and other related equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
• Operate the Paver controls, automatics and associated components
• Work on interstate and rural highways for ODOT, WSDOT and local city and county agencies
• Travel with paving crew to work area throughout Oregon and Washington as required

Qualifications

• Must have valid license and clean driving record
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen 
• Must have 3 to 5 years experience operating CAT, Vogle and/or other asphalt paving machines
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required during non-paving season
• Safe operation of machine maintaining situational awareness at all times.
• Recognize mechanical issues immediately as they develop with engine, hydraulic and electrical systems and taking action to shut down and secure the machine to avoid additional damage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• PTO
• Community Involvement
• Team Building Events
• Annual Company Events
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that safety protocols are followed, PPE, and safety tools and equipment are used consistently. Daily & weekly safety meetings/briefings are occurring.
• A pre-construction safety plan is developed with the management team prior to beginning work. Promoting a safety culture at Kerr is the priority.
• Ensure that quality workmanship is provided by all of our crews. Systematic internal checks and QC processes are used and double-checked.
• Ensuring that Kerr Core Values are implemented and adhered to.
• Administers prime contract, subcontracts, paving truck fleet, including communications, document control, change management, payments, budget updates, and review of the performance of direct reports, schedule management.
• Accountable for the profitable and timely execution of all projects assigned.
• Ensures daily job records project documents are current and accurate.
• Resolve contract issues and conflicts timely with the project owner, suppliers, subcontractors, and other project parties.
• Daily job costing of crew activities and trucking
• Communicate with Paving Manager and Others.
• Team up with Paving Group on Master Paving Schedule
• Coordinate with the paving group to Utilize Equipment and Manpower.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid license and clean driving record
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing asphalt paving contracts for public works and private owners for a variety of job types including site work, highway, and road, utilities, airport, etc.
• Work experience on ODOT and WSDOT paving projects is preferred.
• A BS in Construction Management is preferred, but not mandatory, or equivalent job experience.
• Experience using project management software systems such as HCSS Heavy Job, electronic document control systems and file storage, project scheduling using MS Project, SureTrak, P6, or similar CPM software.
• Experience effectively and timely resolving contract disputes and managing changes.
• Experience managing multiple paving projects with a range of sizes and an annual aggregate of $20MM to $25MM or more.
• Experience with plant mix operations, pit, and aggregate production.
• Experience with quality management including plant production and field placing testing, smoothness, Intelligent Compaction

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• PTO
• Community Involvement
• Team Building Events
• Annual Company Events
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k
• Paid Holidays

As an equal opportunity employer, Kerr Contractors will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kerr Contractors also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.

• Ensure that the work is safely and productively executed timely on one or more projects with multiple crews and activities.
• Supervise and coordinate asphalt activities, production schedules and estimate work requirements for completion of job assignments and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate daily with the project manager, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, inspectors, and owner’s representatives.
• Enforce company, client policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations governing the worksite and the environment.
• Accurately read plans and specifications and build projects according to them.
• Daily paving schedule to include type/quantities of material, project specifications, trucking start time and location, crew, and equipment.
• Must have the ability to train all crafts in paving.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asphalt paving, establishing grade, layout, etc.
• Display an uncompromising focus on safety by properly following company policies and OSHA/MSHA/DOT/DEQ regulations for safe working procedures and protection of the environment.
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office including Excel experience preferred.
• Ability to do basic math.
• Must be able to travel.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
• Be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
• Valid Driver’s License required; Commercial Driver’s License is helpful.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• PTO
• Community Involvement
• Team Building Events
• Annual Company Events
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k
• Paid Holidays

• Responsible for supervising daily activities in production of asphalt
• Daily operation of asphalt plant including producing and loading- scaling trucks as they load out
• Monitor material quality, inspect, and troubleshoot material, working closely with quality control and asphalt manager
• Calibrate plant for maximum efficiency
• Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained
• Direct and/or perform maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve issues related to material, quality, equipment, and operation. Repair and eliminate or minimize the causes in the future by implementing preventative procedures. 
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
• Daily safety meetings and enforcing safety standards
• Hiring and training employees in all phases of production and equipment
• Coach and monitor team members and sites to comply with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, and safety and environmental regulation compliance
• Approve and submit work hours of personnel and pertinent job information daily
• Record pertinent information accurately and relay production, quality, equipment, and personnel information to appropriate individuals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma. Technical school or similar with emphasis in heavy equipment for manufacturing helpful.
• Asphalt production knowledge: Minimum 2 years
• Ability to navigate computer software systems
• Communicate effectively (verbal, written, listening) and work with difficult people under high stress situations
• Self motivated, team player who has ability to maintain positive customer relations and be courteous/respectful of others
• Must have valid license and clean driving record
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen 
• Ability to travel. Position requires travel during peak work season.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• PTO
• Community Involvement
• Team Building Events
• Annual Company Events
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts