Asphalt Screed Operator

Cicchini Asphalt LLC; Town of Bristol (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A paving company in Wisconsin seeks an Asphalt Screed Operator to control material and depths during asphalt placement. You'll work closely with the paving foreman, ensuring quality and maintenance of screed equipment. The role demands physical strength to lift at least 45 lbs and the ability to work in outdoor conditions. Reliable attendance is crucial. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and able to collaborate well within a team. Candidates are expected to perform normal maintenance on the machinery and assist in related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Physical demands include lifting up to 45 lbs and extensive manual handling.
• Ability to work long days and Saturdays as required.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with subordinates, peers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Match all paver joints and maintain consistent joints.
• Keep screed adjusted properly and maintain mat quality.
• Assist in handwork as needed.
• Set up screed electronics in conjunction with Paver Operator.
• Assure proper storage and maintenance of all screed equipment.
• Perform job site clean-up.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Ambitious

Job description

Position Description

Under the direction of the paving foreman the asphalt screed operator is responsible for controlling material taken into the paver and the depths of the material placed by the paver. Manipulates hand controls to dictate the movements of the screed, which spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade. Perform normal maintenance such as oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment. May perform other related duties, such as adding or removing screed extensions, installing or removing automatic devices or other accessories associated with the machine.

Responsibilities

• Match all paver joints and maintain consistent joints.
• Keep screed adjusted properly and maintain mat quality.
• Assist in handwork as needed.
• Sets up screed electronics in conjunction with Paver Operator.
• Assure proper storage and maintenance of all screed equipment.
• Job site clean-up.

Typical Working Conditions

• Field Environment - Work is exposed to outdoor conditions, noise and heat.
• Ability to work long days and Saturdays as required.

Attendance and Reliability

• Reporting to work on time and not leaving early unless authorized.
• Always providing proper notification and advance notice of absence.
• Not abusing or taking advantage of personal days off.
• Performing such other duties as may be required.

Character Requirements

• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work well with subordinates, peers and supervisors.
• Ambitious.

Physical Demands

Physical demands of the position includes: sitting, standing, walking, climbing, low level work, reaching, bending, trunk movements, lifting minimum of 45 lbs., carrying, pushing/pulling, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing and talking.