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Milling Head Machine Operator

Tri State Paving

Winchester, KY 40391 • 10/6/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Asphalt Milling Machine Operator is responsible for operating the milling machine to remove asphalt and/or concrete pavement to specific depth, ensuring safety and efficiency in the job. This position is a crew member essential to the removal/milling of asphalt or concrete on highways, private roadways, parking lots and driveways. This is a highly skilled position involving the grade control and operation of a cold asphalt milling machine.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operating and maintaining the milling machine to remove and mill asphalt or concrete on various surfaces.

  • Using grade control devices to ensure proper cutting patterns on pavement surfaces.

  • Set-up, adjust controls on milling machine for each specific project to achieve the desired depth.

  • Inspecting and replacing milling teeth on the milling drum to maintain optimal cutting performance.

  • Performing general laborer duties as assigned, including lifting, bending, and standing.

  • Maintaining visual contactwith co-workers on the ground and trucks in front of the machine.

  • Performing preventive maintenancetasks such as adjusting, fluid checks, replacing parts, and lubricating equipment.