Skid Steer Operator - Immediate Opening in Lancaster, New York at Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp

Position: Equipment Operator

Reports to: Site Foreman

Hourly Rate: $28-38hr / Based on Experience and CDL

Date: June 2026

We have an immediate opening for an experienced and safety-minded Skid Steer Operator. T Thomann Asphalt is a family-owned full-service asphalt paving company. We specialize in parking lot maintenance, including paving, patching, seal coating, crack sealing, and drain work, as well as site work, which encompasses a full complement of grading, excavating, and utility installation services.

Essential Functions

• Operation and daily maintenance of equipment, which may include operating pavers, rollers, skid steers, screeds, asphalt paving, and concrete equipment
• Transporting materials to work sites
• Job site preparation, which includes general labor work, the understanding of grades, efficient time management, and the prevention of possible hazards

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in an outdoor work environment, in all weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to push, pull, move and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb and descend a flight of stairs as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Extended hours, nights, and weekend work may be necessary based on business needs. During the season, the typical workweek is approximately 50-60 hours.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel and out-of-town work.

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all of the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary insurance coverage options for life, short-term disability, long-term disability, ID theft, legal, and pet
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid holidays
• Bonuses

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work well with others, take direction and adapt to changes
• Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time
• Self-motivated, safety-minded, dependable and detail-oriented
• Capable of withstanding rigorous activity for extended periods of time
• Adherence to the attendance policy

Required Education and Experience

• CDL - Required; Class A is preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years minimum experience, preferred
• Previous machine operating experience, specifically a skid-steer
• OSHA 10-hour certification is preferred but not required