Screed Operator

Overview

Job Summary

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 t horough 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Previous experience in asphalt maintenance or construction preferred
• 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

Outdoor job sites with exposure to heat, fumes, moving traffic and noise

Requires standing, bending, lifting, and walking on uneven surfaces

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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:
  Constantly
• 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:
  Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools:
  Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment:
  Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally:
  Rarely

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing:
  Standing
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds:
  Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:
  Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more:
  Rarely

• Low temperatures:
  Occasionally
• High temperatures:
  Constantly
• 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:
  Constantly
• Office environment:
  Rarely

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