Asphalt Screed Operator- Dothan, AL

APAC-AL, Inc., part of CRH’s South Central Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and construction services in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties, and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year.

About the role

This is a highly skilled position involving control and operation of the screed on an asphalt paving machine. Prior experience of actual screed operation is preferred. The ideal applicant will have Topcon 5 Electronics experience.

Responsibilities

• Control material taken into the paver and the depths of material distributed through the machine.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of the paving industry, including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction, and other details related to asphalt paving.
• Ensure the efficient working condition of the equipment, perform minor servicing and maintenance, or refer major problems to the supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.