Screed Operator/Screwman

Job Summary:

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

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operates valves to regulate the flow of material at a specified rate.
• Signals the paving machine operator to start and stop.
• Observes the distribution of material over road surfaces to ensure uniform distribution.
• Turns handwheels to set the angle and depth of the screed.
• Using depth gauge, verifies depth specifications of the compacted asphalt.
• Performs daily maintenance on tools and ensures all tools are stored properly at the end of each shift.
• Assists in the general operation of each job site, including:
• Installing/removing auto paving electronics
• Adding/removing screed extensions
• Cleaning excess asphalt off of the paver
• Daily preventative maintenance of paver
• General clean-up around job site

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

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.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in asphalt paver screed operation for commercial and DOT paving projects.
• Experience with CAT and Carlson screeds.
• Ability to comply with principles of Total Process Reliability (TPR).
• Driver’s license required.  CDL a plus.
• Knowledge of grades, slope and paving electronics.
• Moba electronic knowledge a plus.
• Traffic Control certification a plus.
• Dependability, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic required.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• 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: Never
• 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: Constantly
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment:  Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

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

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures:  Never
• High temperatures:  Never
• 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: Occasionally
• Office environment: Never

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.