What are the responsibilities and job description for the Screed Operator position at The H&K Group?
Job Title: Screed Operator
About H&K Group, Inc.
H&K Group, Inc. is a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value.
Responsibilities
- Operate asphalt paver or screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications as instructed by crew superintendent to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
- Make normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade, and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls.
- Oil, grease, and service equipment.
- Manipulate hand or foot levers to control movement of machine spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade of highway and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
- Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies.
Qualifications
- Thorough 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.
- Experience with asphalt paver and screed operation in roadbeds, parking lots, and/or airport runways.
- Ability to operate asphalt paver/screed within designated area with attention to detail and emphasis on craftmanship.
- Ability to guide and dump trucks while backing up to machine hopper when operating paver.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving.
- Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution.
- Four years of experience with roller machines on highway road construction projects.
- OSHA or other relevant safety certifications.
Work Environment
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, vibration, high, precarious places, and noise levels that are usually very loud.
Why Work for H&K Group, Inc.?
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- 100% Company-paid Health Benefits.
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.
- Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
- Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more.
