Paving Screed Operator
Company Overview
FNF Construction, Inc., a MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) company, has delivered high‑quality construction services since 1984. Specializing in heavy highway construction and general engineering, it operates primarily throughout the Southwest as a general contractor, subcontractor, and producer of aggregate and asphaltic concrete. The collaborative, partnership‑driven approach has built long‑standing relationships with both public and private clients across projects of varying size and complexity.
About the Role
The Screed Operator is responsible for safely operating asphalt paving equipment, completing required safety training, and performing pre‑ and post‑shift inspections. The role requires basic knowledge of asphalt, milling, and paving, the ability to monitor milling operations and adjust controls to meet project specifications, and effective communication with the crew. Operators must maintain and repair the screed drum daily, use proper personal protective equipment, and be willing to work varied shifts and travel throughout the southwestern states as needed. This is a safety‑sensitive position.
Responsibilities
- Complete all required safety training as scheduled and participate in project toolbox talks and safety meetings.
- Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as needed.
- Perform pre‑ and post‑shift inspections of assigned equipment and complete required logs/reports.
- Operate equipment in accordance with all company safety programs.
- Operate the asphalt screed on the paving machine.
- Apply basic asphalt knowledge, including milling and paving, to effectively operate equipment.
- Communicate with crew members to ensure daily schedules are met.
- Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for the duties performed.
- Work various shifts according to project needs and travel throughout southwestern states as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years construction experience, including work around heavy equipment.
- Safety‑oriented mindset and familiarity with working in hot climates.
- Basic knowledge of asphalt, milling, and paving operations.
- Ability to monitor milling operations and adjust controls to meet specifications.
- Effective communication skills.
- Willingness to perform daily maintenance and repair of the screed drum.
- Commitment to using proper PPE.
Equal Opportunity Employment
FNF Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, or disability.