Asphalt Screed Operator

Barnhill Contracting Company; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Weather Related Pay

401(k) and Profit Sharing

CareOne(EAP)

Corporate Chaplains of America

Job summary

Barnhill Contracting Company in North Carolina is seeking an experienced asphalt paving operator to support road and lot projects. You will operate a paver, adjust asphalt mat thickness and slope, and help deliver a smooth, finished surface.

We value reliability, safety, and teamwork. The role requires standing, lifting, and occasional long hours; training is available for the right candidate with a valid NC driver license and a commitment to following our safety rules.

Qualifications

• Experienced preferred but will train a willing candidate.
• Encourage a valid NC Driver License.
• Willingness to learn multiple paving tasks.
• Ability to follow strict safety rules and policies.
• Reliable, trustworthy team player with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a jack or screed on construction sites to lay asphalt.
• Perform tasks related to asphalt paving and grading operations.
• Use tools such as shovel, rake, lute, broom as needed.
• May operate farm-type tractor with power broom attachment.
• Maintain vision to monitor controls and adjust screed for ride quality.

Skills

Paving operations

Safety compliance

Team player

Valid NC Driver License

Tools

Paver operation

Job description

Company Overview

Barnhill Contracting Company’s success is built on the values, principles and vision of the man – Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. – whose name we proudly bear. Robert Barnhill built this company on a foundational belief that there is power in people. He was a motivator. A hard worker. A leader of leaders. His passion for people and his firm belief in the Golden Rule – treating others as you want to be treated – still drive us today. We are firm, flexible and honest. We do the right thing, every single time. We empower our leaders in the field to be decision makers. We are easy to work with – a core philosophy that is both intentional and deliberate. One that requires discipline. Grit. All of these qualities, along with our founder’s vision, have helped grow Barnhill Contracting Company into one of the Southeast’s leading contractors.

Our success is built from the dedicated service of each and every one of our employees. Construction is hard work – long hours and immense pressure to meet critical deadlines – and we are proud to employ the most talented group of people in the industry. When you join the Barnhill team, you become part of the Barnhill Family.

Job Description

Operates the jack either manually or with automatics on a paver to adjust asphalt mat thickness and slope to obtain a finish grade product of asphalt on roadway or parking lots etc.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Operating ajack or screed on our construction sites
• Performs various skilled and unskilled task which are associated with asphalt paving and grading operations. This includes but not limited to operating the screed of the paver to obtain a finish product of asphalt laydown.
• May use various tools such as shovel, rake, lute, broom, etc.
• May operate farm type tractor with power broom attachment.
• Must have good vision to be able to see the controls and to identify problems ahead of the paver to make the necessary adjustments of the screed to obtain a good ride ability finish asphalt mat.

Minimum Qualifications & Training

• Experienced preferred but will train a willing and capable candidate.
• Encourage a valid NC Driver License.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks of the paving operation.
• Ability to abide by strict but necessary safety rules and policies.
• Must be a reliable and trustworthy individual that will be a team player.
• Maintain a good attendance and safety record.

Tasks Essential to Job Functions

• The job requires the following motions: standing, walking, stretching, bending, lifting, pulling, twisting, throwing, reaching, and squatting.
• Requires regular lifting of 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Walking and standing may require a full day of 12 to 15 hours.
• Job required riding to and from work. If the driving of a company vehicle is required, then an acceptable driving record is necessary.

What We Offer

• Choice of Health Insurance options (BCBSNC)
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Weather Related Pay
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• CareOne(EAP)
• Corporate Chaplains of America

Barnhill Contracting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.