Asphalt Screed (Jack) Operator

Barnhill Contracting•Jacksonville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Barnhill Contracting Company is seeking a dedicated and reliable Asphalt Screed (Jack) Operator to join our team. This role involves operating the jack on a paver to ensure the correct asphalt mat thickness and slope, resulting in a high-quality finished product on roadways and parking lots. We are a company built on strong values, a commitment to treating others with respect, and empowering our employees. As part of the Barnhill Family, you will contribute to one of the Southeast's leading contractors, working alongside talented individuals in a challenging yet rewarding construction environment.

Requirements

Experienced preferred but will train a willing and capable candidate.
Willingness to learn multiple tasks of the paving operation.
Ability to abide by strict but necessary safety rules and policies.
Must be a reliable and trustworthy individual that will be a team player.
Maintain a good attendance and safety record.
Standing, walking, stretching, bending, lifting, pulling, twisting, throwing, reaching, and squatting.
Regular lifting of 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Walking and standing may require a full day of 12 to 15 hours.
Job requires riding to and from work.
If the driving of a company vehicle is required, then an acceptable driving record is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Encourage a valid NC Driver License.

Responsibilities

Operates the jack either manually or with automatics on a paver to adjust asphalt mat thickness and slope.
Achieves a finished grade product of asphalt on roadway or parking lots.
Performs various skilled and unskilled tasks associated with asphalt paving and grading operations.
Operates the screed of the paver to obtain a finished product of asphalt laydown.
May use various tools such as shovel, rake, lute, broom, etc.
May operate a farm-type tractor with a power broom attachment.
Maintains good vision to see controls and identify problems ahead of the paver to make necessary adjustments.
Ensures good rideability and a finished asphalt mat.