Screed Operator

Finley Asphalt

4d • 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. Incumbent must have 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.

Requirements

• Pass pre-employment screen and criminal background check
• Be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends when necessary and willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area
• Great attention to detail and stress tolerance
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and perform physical labor in heat and outdoor conditions
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in asphalt maintenance or construction preferred

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.

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.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

What This Job Offers

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