Asphalt Screed Operator- Dothan, AL

at APAC - Alabama, Inc. in; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

APAC-AL, Inc. is seeking an Asphalt Screed Operator in Dothan, AL. The role involves controlling the screed on an asphalt paving machine and managing material depths and distribution on the paver.

Preferred candidates will have prior screed operation experience and familiarity with Topcon 5 Electronics, along with basic math and reading comprehension skills. The position requires ability to perform limited maintenance and to work safely in a paving crew.

Qualifications

• Experience operating the Screed on an Asphalt Paving Machine preferred.
• Familiarity with Topcon 5 Electronics preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the screed on an asphalt paving machine.
• Control material fed into the paver and depths of distribution.
• Understand paving processes including prep, grades, drainage and patterns.
• Perform minor servicing/maintenance or refer major problems to supervisor.

Skills

Screed operation

Equipment maintenance

Reading skills

Mathematics

Tools

Topcon 5 Electronics

Job description

Asphalt Screed Operator- Dothan, AL (Construction)

APAC-AL, Inc., part of CRH's South Central Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and Construction Services in the southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project. APAC-AL, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify Participant.

This is a highly skilled position involving control and operation of the screed on an asphalt paving machine. Prior experience of actual Sceed Operation preferred. The perfect applicant will have Topcon 5 Electronics experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prior experience operating the Screed on an Asphalt Paving Machine preferred
• Operator will 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.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

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 large international organization.

APAC-AL, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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