Gray & Son is Hiring

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB DUTIES:

• Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project.
• Distribute and rake asphalt material used in construction, repair and resurfacing.
• Match and finish freshly made asphalt paving joints.
• Finish surfaces by smoothing and tamping asphalt material to the proper grade and thickness to properly adhere material to road surface.
• Any other duties assigned by your Foreman or Superintendent.

Job Description:

The Tack Truck Driver is responsible for operating the asphalt distributor, by spraying asphalt based tack coats before paving operations begin. This helps the asphalt adhere to the road structure.

Job Duties:

• Operate the Tack Truck and other equipment in a safe manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Load tack truck oil from tank.
• Fill asphalt and burner tanks, clean and setting spray bars, and clean excess asphalt out of tanks.
• Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area and emulsion distribution rates.
• Before heating the oil, ensure that all valves are in the off position, and the oil completely covers the heating pipes, and truck controls are set for proper circulation and ventilation.
• Constantly monitor temperature, heat oil within confines of recommended temperature.
• Spray oil in designated areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certificates and/or Licenses:

• Valid DOT Card
• Current Driver’s License
• CDL – Class B or Class A
• Endorsements: Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement
• Clean Driving Record

Job Description:

Perform quality control testing on approximately 150 Hot Mix asphalt mixes.

Job Duties:

• Perform tests on hot mix asphalt (blacktop) as it is being placed to ensure compaction is within specifications as required by applicable Agencies. While doing nuclear readings, work with Roller operators to determine number of passes needed to meet compaction standards. Work on sites with inspectors, consultants and foremen.
• Following Agency requirements, cut Cores for composition testing by Asphalt Plants and Agencies.
• In support of incentive determinations, follow Agency requirements to take Box Samples from behind pavers as blacktop is being placed. Submit Box Samples to Company labs and to Agency labs for testing.
• Solely responsible for checking the gauge in and out.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills:

• Solid math skills especially comfortable with percentages.
• Communicate effectively to inspectors, consultants, and foreman.
• Able to travel to multiple job sites on daily basis
• Comfortable working outdoors at job sites
• Pays attention to detail
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to learn

Certificates and/or Licenses:

• Must complete Nuclear Gauge Safety class
• Must complete Hazmat Class
• Must complete Maryland State Highway HMA Tester class and pass exam.
• Technician must have SHA required amount of QC Tester experience to qualify for Technician designation.
• Valid drivers’ license.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe systems for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out for pipes. Aligns pipes and seals joints together with cement or glue.

JOB DUTIES:

• Grades and levels base of trench, using tamping machine and hand tools.
• Lays out route of pipe, following written instructions or blueprints.
• Lays pipes in trenches and welds, cements, glues, or otherwise connects pieces together.
• Taps and drills holes into pipe to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
• Checks slope, using carpenter’s level or lasers.

Job Description:

An entry level construction worker performs tasks involving physical labor at highway, building, and heavy construction projects. This position may operate hand power tools.

Job Duties:

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving.
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction area.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix. Excavate and fills trenches and ditches
• Fine grade fill to grades given by foreman.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris, and remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials.
• Material handling and storage.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Willingly attend and support Foremen/Superintendents during morning huddles and toolbox talks.

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JOB DUTIES:

May operate one or several types of large power construction machinery, such as skid steer, end dump, bulldozers, graders, and or skid loaders to excavate, move and grade earth, erect structures or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement.

Job Duties:

• Actively promote and willingly support a safety conscious culture. Follow all safety regulations and company policies. Take a proactive approach to avoiding potential hazards such as hitting utility lines, other equipment, coworkers and falling objects. Active participation in proactive safety programs to assist with reducing the experience modification factor. Take the initiative to mentor all new hires on your crew. Willing participant in safety-related training programs to increase skill set and knowledge base.
• Responsible for daily equipment greasing, morning “walk arounds” and fluid checks. Complete daily maintenance checklist to ensure your equipment is properly maintained, and to ensure the proper preservation of equipment maintenance records.
• Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to control attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing brooms. Start engines, move throttles, switches and levers, and depresses pedals to operate machines such as bulldozers, excavators, graders and backhoes.
• Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground, or position equipment following hand signals of other workers. Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials, using trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, and related equipment. Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Willingly attend and support Foremen/Superintendents during morning huddles and toolbox talks.
• Other duties as assigned as assigned by your Foreman or Superintendent.

Education & Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent specific work-related experience.
• Two to four years heavy equipment operation experience.
• Prefer background in road or general construction.
• Current driver’s license.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The fuel truck driver must make sure that all of the off road equipment at the job-sites are fueled, greased, and oils are topped off on a regular schedule.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for fueling and greasing all equipment at assigned job sites.
• Responsible for checking oil and fluid levels, and topping them off as needed.
• Responsible for loading fuel truck at the fuel station.
• Reads gauges or meters to ensure correct quantity of fuel is loaded or dispersed.
• Maintains record of dispensed fuel and provides fuel accounting documentations.
• Accurately records all mileage and hours to ensure proper computation.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location.
• Cleans, inspects, and services vehicle.
• Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials.
• Willingly attend and support Supervisor during morning huddles and toolbox talks.
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

• Valid DOT medical card
• Current CDL License, A or B (depending on type of truck driver)
• Endorsements: Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement
• Clean Driving Record

Job Description:

Drive Truck, (Tack Truck, Dump Truck, and Fuel Truck) with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport materials to a specific destination.

Job Duties:

• Maintains radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Keeps record of materials and products transported.
• Cleans, inspects, and services vehicle
• Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials.
• Assists in loading and unloading truck manually.
• Willingly attend and support Foremen/Superintendents during morning huddles and toolbox talks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Licenses:

• Valid DOT Card
• Current Driver’s License
• CDL – Class B or Class A (depending on type of truck driver)
• Endorsements: Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement (depending on type of truck driver)
• Clean Driving Record

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of construction vehicles, machinery and mechanical equipment.

JOB DUTIES:

• Ensures operation of vehicles, machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by scheduling and performance of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSES

• High school diploma required. Trade school desirable. Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience working in a shop.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. CDL a plus.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Curb Machine Operator will be responsible for operating a self-propelled curb machine which finishes fresh concrete to contour.

JOB DUTIES:

• Drives and operates curbing machine to extrude concrete curbing on parking lots: Reads specifications to determine location, width of base, and shape of curbing to be installed.
• Starts machine motor and guides machine that extrudes curbing along guidelines.
• Maintains machine.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

Smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures by performing the following duties.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Signals concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete.
• Moves discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms.
• Spreads concrete into sections of forms with rake or shovel.
• Levels concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, with hand held screed and floats to bring water to surface and produce soft topping.
• Smooths, and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete.
• Finishes concrete surfaces, or wets and rubs concrete with abrasive stone to impart finish.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, and patches holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Molds expansion joints and edges.
• Sprinkles colored stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder on concrete to produce prescribed finish.
• Produces rough concrete surface with broom.
• Mixes cement with hoe or concrete-mixing machine.
• Directs subgrade work, mixing of concrete, and setting of forms.
• Breaks up and repairs old concrete surfaces.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Screed Operator is a highly skilled position involving control and operation of the screed on the asphalt paving machine.

JOB DUTIES:

• Operate asphalt screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications as instructed by crew superintendent to insure daily schedules/estimates are met. Also must perform additional tasks of other positions as needed and instructed by foreman..
• Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required on an asphalt crew
• Ability to operate asphalt paver/screed within designated area with attention to detail and emphasis on craftsmanship
• Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of machine spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade of highway and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
• Any other duties assigned by your Foreman and Superintendent.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Roller Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Breakdown Rollers and Finish Rollers. The Roller Operator distributes, breaks down, compresses and gives a finished surface to cooling asphalt. The first stage breaks down the asphalt mix with a breakdown roller. The second stage compresses it with a roller, and the finish roller gives the final finish.

JOB DUTIES:

• Operate the roller and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Safely operate roller in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling subgrade and asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness.
• Determine speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges do not form by excessive pressure.
• Push hand roller and pound surfaces using hand tamp, or guide portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller.
• Operate self-propelled steel-wheeled, vibrator, segmented, or other type of roller to compact earth, subgrade, sub-base and asphalt surfaces
• Operate the Breakdown roller to massage hot mix asphalt into place.
• The second roller uses the Rubber Tire Roller to compress hot mix asphalt to desired compaction.
• Operate the Finish Roller in successive overlapping passes to apply final finish, and remove imperfections with a finish roller.
• Operate Pad Foot Roller, using vibrate when necessary, until ground surface is hard.
• Operate Smooth Drum Roller, to seal subgrade and base surfaces.
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required
• Roller operators may also be required to operate Steel Drum and Pad Foot Rollers to compact and seal earth fills, sub grades, and flexible base.
• Any other duties assigned by your Foreman or Superintendent.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Paver Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt paver. This position operates paving machines to spread and level hot mix paving material on subgrade of highways and streets with the aid of stakes and level gauges to ensure mix is placed to the proper grade and thickness.

JOB DUTIES:

• Operate the paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Preheat paving screed before placement of asphalt.
• Operate the Paver controls to lower the screed auger, control the hopper, and navigate the direction of the paver.
• Align the paving machine into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck, and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper; ease paver forward, safely pushing dump truck along construction surface.
• Observe distribution of paving materials along screed and control the direction of the screed to eliminate voids at curbs and joints.
• Line paver appropriately to the work area, and ensure proper application of the asphalt, smoothing it evenly to the desired height, width, and depth
• Attach extensions to screed to adjust width
• Any other duties assigned by your Foreman or Superintendent.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Milling Machine Operator operates equipment used for milling and removing existing asphalt to prepare the surface for new asphalt.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for control and operation of the milling machine.
• Operates milling machine to properly mill asphalt to desired specifications based on usage.
• Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of milling machine that mills asphalt on roadways and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
• May perform other related duties, such as preventive maintenance on all milling machinery.
• The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the Foreman or Superintendent.

Job Description:

The Estimator will work in conjunction with the VP/Chief Estimator to perform business development functions to generate new business opportunities for the company. This position is also responsible for accurate bidding of public and private jobs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Continually identify and develop relationships with strategic targets to generate new business opportunities.
• Coordinate with assistant estimators in the preparation of quantity takeoffs for use in preparing cost estimates.
• Utilize estimating software to assigns requisite labor, equipment, material, subcontractor cost and productions to formulate an accurate cost estimate to be incorporated into a contract proposal.
• Create and submit a job specific contract proposal.
• Engage clients in discussions to answer questions and gain feedback regarding scope and pricing relative to client’s budget or competing proposals.
• Secure a commitment from the client to perform the proposed work based on the original estimate and the contract proposal.
• Finalize contract to arrive at mutually acceptable terms and conditions by which the work will be performed and paid for.
• Maintain connection with project during construction to ensure that the work is performed in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Operations to ensure negotiated estimate, scope of work, terms/conditions/exclusions and clarifications to contract are upheld.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of subsequent changes to the work including extra work and change orders.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology or Engineering preferred.
• 10 to 15 years of public and private estimating experience in the heavy civil/road construction field.
• Mid Atlantic, multi state estimating experience preferred
• Must have solid experience with Estimating software (prefer Heavybid) and blueprint reading.
• Proven track record of establishing profitable relationships with decision makers at companies and organizations.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience training/supervising Assistant Estimators/Take-off functions.

The Assistant Estimator provides support to Estimators in quantity of take-off, estimating software, reading plans and specs and bidding.

Job Duties:

• Perform quantity take-off for Earthwork, Sediment & Erosion Control, Storm Water Management, Storm Drain and Paving.
• Utilize HCSS and Agtek.
• Review plans and specifications for take-off purposes.
• Create HCSS bid items, enter quantities, validate and provide reports to estimators.
• Keep Estimators apprised of problems/concerns; review vendor/subcontractor quotes and enter pricing information.
• Solicit vendors for material quotes and subcontractors for job pricing.
• Review vendor quotes and order materials.
• Review approved plans looking for changes from the Bid set.
• Provide the Estimating/Operations/Accounting Liaison with Vendor quotes.
• Review Code Sheet for quantities, arrange for fabrication and delivery of materials.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma with strong math and science classes
• Associate’s or Bachelors’ degrees in business, civil engineering, math preferred. Relevant experience can be substituted for degree.
• Must be PC proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience with Viewpoint Construction Software or another ERP system a plus.
• Knowledge of road and site construction industry a plus.
• Solid math and science skills.
• Prefer ability to read blue prints

The Field Service Technician is responsible for providing expert level diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of various types of equipment at our jobsite.

Job Duties:

• Performs heavy electrical and computer repairs.
• Disassembles, inspects, and determines parts needed and reassembles to factory specifications.
• Interprets and utilizes information from operating, maintenance, and service manuals.
• Interacts with field and office personnel to answers repair-related questions as required.
• Safely drives a service vehicle.
• Performs various other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment in our fleet:

Caterpillar, Hitachi, John Deere, Hamm, Wirtgen, Komatsu and Mack truck : Dozers, wheel loaders, track loaders, pavers, rollers, milling machines, graders and excavators.

Supervise and provide direction and guidance to field employees on day-to-day operations and activities relating to asphalt/paving activities.

Job Duties:

• Perform jobsite quality control checks; ensure quality assurance on all phases of work; visit assigned jobsites on a continuous basis to assess the productivity, quality, safety, and scheduling of manpower and equipment and report to the appropriate person(s); ensure efficiency and quality work relating to placement of asphalt; ensure the punch list for job cleanup is completed and a documented follow up walk-through done to ensure all punch list items have been addressed.
• Provide overall leadership and direct the activities of numerous field employees; fill in and perform other field duties when needed; work with field employees to coordinate forces when possible to increase productivity; coach/mentor field employees to improve communications on the job site; accountable for timely and accurate completion of employee paperwork/forms to include but not limited to Employee Status Change (i.e. pay rate, address/name change, termination, promotion, benefit enrollment, etc.), Performance Appraisal, Attendance Reports, Warning Notices, First Report of Injury, Accident Reports, etc.
• Review all projects to focus on equipment and manpower among divisions to maximize efficiency; review job costs, manpower, and equipment utilization reports; attend in-house preplanning/preconstruction meetings as required; ensure “essential information” for running a more efficient and productive jobsite is filtered down to the field employee level after every preplanning/preconstruction meeting (to ensure continuity and accuracy of information this should be provided in a standardize report format so all field laborers receive the same type of information); plan and review projects with other Project Managers, Estimators and Superintendents to provide input on jobsite organization and resource allocation; assist Estimators when requested with bid preparation.
• Monitor all job site operations for compliance with contract requirements for noise and dust control, non-interruption of Government activities, and utility shutdown procedures; Promote and enforce safety policies; have a solid understanding of site safety, health, and substance abuse programs to ensure the safety and well-being of all personnel at the jobsite. Address basic questions from employees, and/or know where to direct jobsite personnel to get their questions answered. Check equipment to monitor for abuse, neglect, repairs and utilization; work with Equipment Manager to make recommendations on new and additional equipment needs.
• Check equipment to monitor for repairs, utilization, abuse and/or neglect. Work with Equipment Manager to make recommendations on new and additional equipment needs.
• Interface with Owner’s representatives to assure that overall progress on the jobs meets their expectations and demands.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervises a work crew and performs daily work projects related to the maintenance of traffic.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Discusses traffic routing plans, and type and location of control points with superior.
• Distributes traffic control signs and markers along site in designated pattern.
• Directs movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand, and flag signals.
• Warns construction workers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers.
• Informs drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to Safety Representative and/or supervisor.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School education required. 5+ years’ experience being a traffic manager.

Personal Skills Required

• Supervisory experience, good communication skills, Strong customer service orientation, Professional demeanor, Ability to work well under pressure, flexibility with regards to change, Strong work ethic.

The Plant Operator is responsible for the startup and operation of the hot mix asphalt plant. This involves placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for loading onto trucks for delivery to job sites.

Duties:

• Maintain and promote a safe work environment and culture
• Operate plant and load trucks
• Work with Quality Control Department to ensure a quality mix is produced
• Assist Plant Manager in ordering materials needed for plant operation
• Assist Plant Manager with stockpile management
• Maintain all required paperwork
• Communicate with road crews on an hourly and daily basis
• Assist with plant maintenance
• Operate loader when needed
• Help maintain cleanliness of the plant site
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education & Experience

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in asphalt production
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Computer skills to include but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, and email within a network environment
• Maintain positive attitude
• Complete responsibilities in a congenial and collaborative manner with co-workers