Asphalt Paver Screedman

Asphalt Paver Screedman - Direct High-Quality Paving Operations for KASA Construction Job Overview

• Company: KASA Construction, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate:
  Private Construction: $35.00 to $55.00 per hour (Based on experience);
  Public Works: $52.68 per hour starting prevailing wage.
• Location:
  
  Southern California (Various Project Locations).
• Job/
  
  Employment Type:
  
  Full Time.
• Project Scope:
  Heavy Civil, Public Works Infrastructure, and Private Site Development.
• Mandatory Licences &
  
  Certifications:
  
  None Required.

The Asphalt Paver Screedman is responsible for operating and adjusting asphalt paving screed controls to ensure proper asphalt thickness, grade, slope, smoothness, and surface finish. This position requires hands-on experience with asphalt paving equipment and a strong understanding of paving operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust asphalt paver screed controls to maintain proper asphalt thickness, grade, slope, and smoothness.
• Monitor asphalt material flow and distribution to ensure uniform placement.
• Adjust screed extensions, crown, slope, and other settings as necessary.
• Monitor asphalt mat quality and identify and correct surface irregularities.
• Coordinate with paving machine operators, foremen, and crew members to maintain efficient operations.
• Assist with establishing starting grades, paving transitions, and joints.
• Monitor asphalt temperatures and material consistency during paving.
• Perform equipment inspections, cleaning, and routine maintenance.
• Follow company safety procedures and project specifications.
• Assist with other paving-related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience operating asphalt paver screeds.
• Demonstrated mastery of screed controls, grade and slope automation, and asphalt laydown procedures.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in high-temperature environments around hot asphalt materials and heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry tools and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable personal transportation to travel to various project sites across Southern California.
• Flexibility to work overtime, early morning starts, and occasional weekend shifts.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record on municipal street improvements, Caltrans roadways, and commercial development projects.
• Ability to read and interpret grade stakes, cross-slopes, project elevations, and civil blueprints.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical screed maintenance, electric heating systems, and screed plate replacements.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation: $35.00 to $55.00 per hour on private construction, and $52.68 per hour starting prevailing wage on public works.
• Opportunities for long-term professional development and career advancement within heavy civil construction.
• Comprehensive retirement benefits package for eligible employees.
• Paid sick leave and applicable statutory benefits.
• Collaborative, safety-driven field environment supported by modern equipment and skilled crews.

About Us

KASA Construction, Inc. is an established Southern California General Engineering Contractor specializing in public works, heavy infrastructure, and commercial site improvements. Our self-performed operations include grading, earthwork, underground wet utilities, paving, and concrete, delivering reliable quality and accountability on every project.

KASA Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.