Operator - Screed Paver

Baldwin Paving Company, Inc. is currently seeking a Paving Screwman to join our team. This will be a full-time role. This position reports to the Site Foreman. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience operating the Screed Paver. It would also be helpful to have knowledge of using paver electronics but on the job training will be provided.

This position runs on an 8-to-12-hour shift which includes nights and weekends.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a desire to grow in your career, please read the responsibilities and qualifications for the position below.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Adjust the screed height on the paving machine to ensure proper depth, grade, and finish to ensure consistency of the asphalt mat and the overall ride quality of the finished pavement.
• Checks and maintains grade.
• Operate feeders, flow gates and augers to regulate the flow of material at a specified rate.
• Install and remove auto paving electronics.
• Cleans excess asphalt off the paver.
• Perform daily and preventive maintenance on tools and assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the Foreman.
• Ensure all tools and machinery are stored properly at the end of each shift.
• Assist in the general operation of each job site including but not limited to daily records for each job completed.
• Partner with other crew members and drivers to apply asphalt per plan specifications and perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew foreman to ensure daily schedules and/or estimates are met.
• Maintain and model a positive and productive morale within the crew and train/mentor crew as needed.
• Report any problems to the Foreman.
• Follow all Baldwin safety and environmental policies and procedures.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving and mechanical parts and equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• An employee will be exposed to dust and fumes from cleaners, gasoline, diesel, exhaust, etc.
• Employees will work outdoors and will be exposed to the weather, including extremes in heat and cold, rain, etc.

• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 5 - 20 pounds, and 25 - 50 pounds with assistance.
• This position requires strength in arms and feet to manipulate equipment controls, tools, and other items used to adjust and/or minor maintenance.
• Will use hands, arms, back and shoulders in handling, installing, positioning, and moving items, and manipulating other objects.
• Could be in a standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting position for long periods of time.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any applicant.

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times. Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. Report to the assigned job site in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual.

Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA and company policy. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position:
Coveralls, Fall Protection, Gloves, Welding Gloves, Hard Hat, Hearing Protection,…