What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Paving Machine Screed Operator - Austin Bridge & Road position at Austin External?
Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking experienced Asphalt Paving Machine Screed Operators for any of the North Texas asphalt projects. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented construction professionals that want to excel with us.
The Asphalt Paving Machine Screed Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the screed. This positions operates the screed to provide the level asphalt surface.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily equipment maintenance and inspections
- Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Prior to and at the end of each shift ensure the screed is clean and properly adjusted for the type of paving to be completed.
- Monitor temperature settings
- Adjust the screed paving reference components to the project specs, paving, width, depth (thickness), grade and slope
- Ensure proper contact between gates and the paving surface
- Adjust endgate springs and chains for clearance
- Be able to troubleshoot problems and make the necessary screed adjustments concerning the asphalt during paving operations
- Install/Remove electronic grade control
- Assist paving crew with site preparation and any other activity as needed
- Participate as a vital team member, contributing towards Austin’s success
- Attend daily safety meetings
- Follow safety policies and procedures
- Work hours adjusted to meet the project’s needs; days, nights and weekends
- Able to work in adverse weather conditions, hot or cold temperatures
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1 years of experience operating asphalt equipment
- Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety
- Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Bridge and Road
A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
