Screed Operator

About the role

Crew member essential to the application of asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots, and driveways through the operation of screed controls.

Responsibilities

• Operation of asphalt paver making adjustments to obtain proper depth and grade of asphalt via screed extensions
• May be required to use hand tools to complete the job
• Partner with other crew members to apply asphalt per plan specifications and perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met
• May perform other related duties such as adding or removing screed extensions
• May be required to use the following tools: brooms, pick, mattock, axe, brush hook, hammer, saw, pneumatic hammer/drill, tamps (both manual and power driven), sample saw, concrete saw, sledge hammer, as well as other tools needed to complete jobs within specifications
• Periodic use of truck, transporting water, fuel, and/or bituminous emulsions

Requirements

• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time (normal shift is 8-12 hours)
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level
• Must always maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, public
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes
• Overtime work required
• Out of town/county/state work may be required
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDL Preferred
• 2 years road construction experience

Pay

Highly competitive base pay

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

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