Paver Screed Operator

Finley Asphalt • Ashland, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks including standing on the paving machine making sure the flow of pavement is coming out correctly. Screed operation on the asphalt paver involves making normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls.

Requirements

• Pass pre-employment screen and criminal background check
• 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.
• Be willing to work holidays and weekends when necessary, and Over time as needed
• Great attention to detail and stress tolerance
• Must be a high school graduate
• 2-5 years experienced as screed operator
• Requires at least two years of experience on a paving crew performing laborer duties

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt paver and or screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications as instructed by crew superintendent to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
• Perform additional tasks of other positions as needed and instructed by foreman
• Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required on an asphalt crew
• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment
• Ability to operate asphalt paver/screed within designated area with attention to detail and emphasis on craftsmanship
• Ability to guide and direct dump trucks while backing up to machine hopper when operating paver
• Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of machine spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade of highway and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
• Follow instructions and work as a member of a team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED