Mill Operator

PURPOSE:

Perform duties to set the Milling Machine up for operation, to maintain a smooth, consistent and correctly aligned operation.

JOB DUTIES:

Check all fluid levels at the beginning of engine startup for the day. Monitor and maintain gauges, fluid levels, operation and function throughout the day during operation.

Maintain awareness of unusual noises or operations and bring any exceptions to the attention of the foreman.

The ability to perform light mechanical adjustments and to assist mechanic performing repairs on assigned equipment. Assist with the lubrication and fueling of the Milling Machine.

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.

The ability to work at nights and work extended shifts when project dictates.

Follow safety rules and keep equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE:

Some use of reading and writing, adding and subtracting of whole numbers. Following instructions. Use of fixed gauges. Reading instruments and similar devices where interpretation is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Over one and up to three years to become familiar with the operation of the Milling Machine to obtain desired results while performing different tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

Position requires the ability to climb onto a machine, the ability to grasp control levers, to push and pull levers and to have sensitivity to touch and feel amount of pressure exerted on levers. Such physical activity to operate control levers is repetitive in motion of the wrist, hands and/or fingers. Position requires ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and the ability to perceive sounds and receive detailed information through oral communications, and to make the fine discrimination in equipment noises, which may indicate mechanical problems.

MENTAL &/OR VISUAL DEMAND:

Continuous mental and visual attention; usually repetitive or diversified operations requiring constant alertness or activity. Position requires visual acuity including depth perception and field of vision.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT:

Responsible for preventing damage to equipment due to mistakes, carelessness, incorrect process or procedures. Such mishaps could be costly in terms of repair/replacement of equipment as well as production time.

RESPONSIBILITY OF MATERIAL:

Responsible for preventing damage to material worked.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY OF OTHERS:

Constant care necessary to prevent injury to others, due to inherent hazards. An accident should it occur, would result in injuries of a partially incapacitating nature such as a loss of an arm, leg or eye or severe health hazard.