SUB FEATURE
QUALIFYING PROSPECTIVE
HIRES
Selecting employees who can do the job right
Finding good employees is a challenge , but it is not impossible . Yes , some paving contractors claim that in desperation , they ’ ll hire anyone , as the idiom says ... anyone who can fog a mirror to show they are breathing . Operating a paver or being a part of a paving crew requires more than the requisite of being just barely alive .
When hiring , a contractor wants more than a mirror fogger . There is clearly more to the job .
By Jeff Winke
“ There are some basic qualifying questions should be asked of all prospects to be hired at an asphalt paving company ,” stated Nigel McKay , sales manager with Weiler Products , Knoxville , Iowa . “ You ’ ll want to ask ‘ what is your attendance record at past jobs , what is your experience working around large equipment for extended periods of time , and do you have a valid driver ’ s license or CDL ?’ These may seem elementary but could be a costly mistake if not asked and verified
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