Screed Operator - Harlan, KY

Job Description Summary

• Crew member essential to the application of asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots, and driveways through the operation of screed controls.
• Operation of asphalt paver making adjustments to obtain proper depth and grade of asphalt via screed extensions.
• May be required to use hand tools to complete the job.

• Operation of the asphalt paver, making normal adjustments to obtain proper depth, grade, and finish cross-section of asphalt material via screed extensions.
• Must partner with other crew members to apply asphalt per plan specifications and perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
• May perform other related duties such as adding or removing screed extensions.
• May be required to use the following tools: brooms, pick, mattock, axe, brush hook, hammer, saw, pneumatic hammer/drill, tamps (manual and power driven), sample saw, concrete saw, sledge hammer, and other tools needed to complete jobs within specifications.
• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
• Attitude/Cooperation:
  Must always maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, public.
• Ability to be flexible with last-minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Out of town/county/state work may be required.
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion.
• Periodic use of truck, transporting water, fuel, and/or bituminous emulsions.
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check.
• This is a union position; successful candidate will become part of Local 14581 Steelworkers Union if not already a member.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL Preferred.
• 2 years road construction experience.

• A culture that values opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.

Mountain Enterprises is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability.