Paving Equipment Operator Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Paving Equipment Operator 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars West Columbia, SC 29169 Join Our Talent Pool! Hi-Way Paving is always looking for skilled Paving Equipment Operators to join our team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we continuously seek experienced paving operators to support our slip-form concrete paving operations on highways and airfields. This role requires frequent travel between our project locations, including Charlotte, NC; Nashville, TN; Columbia, SC; and future sites as needed. If you’re an experienced operator open to travel and looking for opportunities to contribute to high-quality paving projects, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

Operate slipform paving (heavy) equipment in compliance with manufacturer and company safety policies and procedures. Assist mechanics and provide input on equipment repairs, maintenance, and performance improvements. Help load and unload equipment and materials at job sites, vehicles, and/or trailers. Maintain job site cleanliness and ensure that equipment, materials, and tools are stored safely and properly. Complete required paperwork, reports, and documentation accurately and on time.

What We Look For:

Experience:

Slipform paving experience: 1-3 years’ operating slipform concrete pavers (e.g., Gomaco 2800) on large-scale, stringless, mainline paving projects — required.

Construction background:

3+ years of heavy/highway construction experience as an operator or laborer — required.

Airfield paving experience:

Prior work on runways or taxiways — preferred.

Mechanical skills:

Mechanically inclined, with experience in equipment maintenance and repair — preferred Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (e.g., airport AOA, military bases). Willingness to travel 100% of the time. Valid driver’s license. Physical ability to lift 75 lbs, climb, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, and enter confined spaces. If applicable, indicate union affiliation in your application. Benefits Competitive compensation and benefits package. Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry. A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams. An open, inclusive, and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees. About Hi-Way Paving Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is a general contractor in the heavy/civil construction space focusing on projects involving significant amounts of concrete paving on airfields. We operate in several southeastern and midwestern states with current job sites in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as well as corporate/back-office operations in Ohio (our headquarters) and remote locations. We perform most of our work and services as a prime contractor but occasionally serve as a subcontractor on principal contracts with federal, state, and other governmental agencies as well as private owners. At Hi-Way, we are doers, innovators, and leaders in concrete paving and construction technology. We’re proud of our people, our work, and our quality. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in the growing and essential construction industry and work on a team consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry. Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams from the job site to our Hilliard, Ohio headquarters. Learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity through this legal overview and supplement.