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with the prospective hire .”
Imagine a new hire in a company truck running a simple company errand getting pulled over for speeding and then detained because their driver ’ s license is suspended . Ooops , forgot to verify that when hiring doesn ’ t help at that point .
Adding to the list of basic info needed from prospective hires , Thomas Travers , director of technical sales for Astec Industries , Carlson Paving Products / Roadtec , Inc ., Chattanooga , Tennessee , adds : “ New employees need to be open to training , willing to work long hours , willing to work nights and weekends , these basic skills are demanded and expected . The scope and function of a position can be taught .”
Getting people who are a good fit for a paving contractor typically means the applicant should possess qualities consistent with the company ’ s mission and business approach .
“ We believe the baseline qualifications for a new paving contractor employee should have a strong work ethic , ability to work with others , and the ability to make a plan and more importantly execute the plan ,” McKay said .
Additionally , Travers stated : “ A new worker needs to be physically able to perform the expected duties while completing projects without excuses . They also need the flexibility to work long hours and different shifts . Asphalt paving can be demanding .”
Flexibility is also key in this age of evolving machines and asphalt mixes . There are machine and mix attributes a contractor should consider and may overlook when considering a new hire ’ s understanding .
“ There are many ways to perform the same job , but most contractors never look outside of their own experiences ,” stated Jennifer Brigman , director of marketing and product management
for
BOMAG Americas , Inc ., Ridgeway , South Carolina . “ For example , the hot mix industry is always evolving and with these changes the paving contractor must change also . Many years ago , mix was produced with virgin oil ( the good old days ) no
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