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Heavy Machinery Operator

On-site in València·Full-time·Added 6 months ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Pavasal

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Work mode: On-site, València
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Driving licence: Category B

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Skills

Cleaning

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

-Previous experience: Demonstrated operation of heavy machinery (front loader, roller, heavy agricultural machinery, or similar). It is not essential to have worked with asphalt; we will train you in the specific technique.

-Knowledge: Basic mechanical knowledge is positively valued.

-Attitude: Responsible, punctual person with the ability to work in a team.

-Mobility: B driver's license and geographical availability according to production needs.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

-Job stability: Permanent contract in a solid company in the civil engineering sector.

-Specialization: Continuous training in state-of-the-art asphalt paving machinery.

-Conditions: Competitive salary according to the collective agreement and the candidate's value.

-Immediate incorporation into a professional team with an excellent work environment.

The role

We are looking for professionals skilled in operating heavy machinery to join our Asphalt Paving team. If you have experience operating shovels, rollers, or excavators and are seeking stability in a leading civil engineering company, this is your opportunity to specialize in the field of pavements.

What you'll do

-Operate specific machinery for asphalt works (compactor rollers, pavers, front loaders, etc.).

-Perform basic preventive maintenance and cleaning of the assigned machine.

-Collaborate with the construction team to ensure the quality of the surface finish and compliance with deadlines.

-Travel to the different construction units, primarily in the province of Valencia, with availability to provide occasional support in other delegations if the project requires it.

About Pavasal

Pavasal is a Spanish construction and engineering group headquartered in Valencia. The company operates across civil works, hydraulic projects, industrial maintenance, and facility services, with a strong presence in infrastructure and building projects throughout Spain. As a diversified construction group, it manages large-scale public and private works, including roads, hydraulic infrastructure, and industrial installations.

In Spain, Pavasal is a well-established employer with offices in Valencia and other Spanish cities, offering a wide range of technical and administrative roles. The company actively recruits both experienced professionals and trainees (FP and university students), making it an accessible entry point for international candidates. Its project-based work means roles are often tied to specific sites across Spain, and the company provides structured career paths in engineering, surveying, and site management.

Industry: Construction
Founded: 1974
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Valencia, Spain
In Spain: Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Pavasal offers structured internship programs (FP and university) that can serve as a gateway into the Spanish construction industry.
The company operates across multiple Spanish regions, meaning project locations can vary; flexibility on where you live/work is an advantage.
Roles are largely technical (surveying, machinery, hydraulics) and often require Spanish language proficiency for site coordination.
As a Spanish-founded group, it offers a direct route to long-term employment in Spain's construction sector.
The group's diversification (civil works, hydraulics, maintenance) provides several possible career tracks within the same employer.

In their own words

About the company & team

Our story at Pavasal began with asphalt aggregates, and over time, we have grown to specialize in the construction and maintenance of roads, civil engineering projects, and industrial construction. More than eight decades later, we remain true to our origins, working with the same quality, passion, commitment, and service vocation that has accompanied us since the first day.

Additional information

As part of our company's equal opportunity policy, applications from women will be positively valued with the aim of improving the representation of this group, and in any case, applications from the underrepresented gender in the position to be filled will be considered.

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