Asphalt Screed Operator

Preferred Materials; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Career growth & internal promotion

Job summary

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division is seeking an Equipment and Machine Operator to control and operate the asphalt paving machine on roadway projects. The role requires safe operation, attention to material depths, and a solid understanding of paving processes.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, CRH Southeast Division backs this position with competitive pay and benefits, including safety culture, and opportunities for internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Control material taken into the paver and the depths of material distributed through the machine.
• Thorough understanding of paving industry aspects including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies and compaction.
• Responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and perform minor servicing or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years related asphalt and road construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt paving machine to lay material according to project specifications.
• Ensure proper material feed and distribution through the paver.
• Maintain equipment and perform minor servicing as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID527956-Posted -AMAT-Preferred Materials - Asphalt-Full Time-Equipment and Machine Operators-United States-Florida

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

This is a highly skilled position involving the control and operation of the asphalt paving machine.

Requirements

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Control material taken into the paver and the depths of material distributed through the machine.
• 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.
• The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related asphalt and road construction experience.

Shift differential may apply

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.