Screed and Screw Man Equipment Operator

PKS Paving • Lithia Springs, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Asphalt Screwman’s primary function is to adjust the screed height on the paving machine to ensure proper depth, grade and finish. The Screed Operator is also responsible for ensuring the consistency of the asphalt mat and the overall ride quality of the finished pavement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in asphalt paver screed operation for commercial and DOT paving projects.
• Experience with CAT and Carlson screeds.
• Ability to comply with principles of Total Process Reliability (TPR).
• Driver’s license required. CDL a plus.
• Knowledge of grades, slope and paving electronics.
• Moba electronic knowledge a plus.
• Traffic Control certification a plus.
• Dependability, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic required.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Never
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Constantly
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally
• Low temperatures: Never
• High temperatures: Never
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Constantly
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Never

Nice To Haves

• CDL a plus.
• Moba electronic knowledge a plus.
• Traffic Control certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates valves to regulate the flow of material at a specified rate.
• Signals the paving machine operator to start and stop.
• Observes the distribution of material over road surfaces to ensure uniform distribution.
• Turns handwheels to set the angle and depth of the screed.
• Using depth gauge, verifies depth specifications of the compacted asphalt.
• Performs daily maintenance on tools and ensures all tools are stored properly at the end of each shift.
• Assists in the general operation of each job site, including:
• Installing/removing auto paving electronics
• Adding/removing screed extensions
• Cleaning excess asphalt off of the paver
• Daily preventative maintenance of paver
• General clean-up around job site

Benefits

• Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed