Asphalt Screw Operator

The Scruggs Company; Hahira (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading wages

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Employee stock plan

Boot program

Career development

Job summary

The Scruggs Company is seeking an experienced Asphalt Screed Operator to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will monitor the screed, adjust settings, and ensure safety while laying asphalt.

The role requires 1–2 years screed experience, ability to work nights or extended shifts, and a commitment to following safety rules. The company offers industry-leading wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience operating asphalt screed equipment.
• Ability to work nights and extended shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the operation and function of the screed throughout the work day, maintain an awareness of unusual noises on the paver or operation of the screed. Operator must bring any exceptions to the attention of the foreman.
• Set the screed on the asphalt paver at the beginning of each operation; adjust the screed according to the asphalt lay down specification to receive correct depth and proper grade and finished cross-section.
• Operate the screed in a manner to assure the safety of personnel around and on the equipment.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance to screed at the end of the day. Equipment must be clean and kept in an orderly condition.
• Work nights and extended shifts when the project dictates.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete all assigned Learning Management System Initiatives.

Skills

Asphalt screed operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Introduction:

In search of an opportunity to advance in your profession? We can offer you an incredible opportunity to grow your career with The Scruggs Company! We offer an amazing company culture, competitive compensation packages, and career development opportunities. The Scruggs Company is seeking an experienced Asphalt Screed Operator to join our Operations team. If you are an experienced, motivated, and skilled individual, we would like to meet you!

Job Description:

The successful candidate will monitor the operation and function of the screed throughout the work day; maintain an awareness of unusual noises on the paver or operation of the screed. Operator must bring any exceptions to the attention of the foreman.

Job Duties:

• Monitor the operation and function of the screed throughout the work day, maintain an awareness of unusual noises on the paver or operation of the screed. Operator must bring any exceptions to the attention of the foreman.
• The ability to set the screed on the asphalt paver at the beginning of each operation; adjust the screed according to the asphalt lay down specification in order to receive correct depth and to make correct grade and finished cross-section.
• The ability to operate the screed in a manner to assure the safety of personnel around and on the equipment.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance to screed at the end of the day. Equipment must be clean and kept in an orderly condition.
• Operator must have the ability to work nights and extended shifts when the project dictates.
• All safety rules are to be followed.
• Operator is expected to perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Complete all assigned Learning Management System Initiatives.

Experience & Knowledge:

1-2 years of experience operating asphalt screed equipment, including setting and adjusting screed for proper depth, grade, and cross-section, and performing routine maintenance and cleaning.

Initiative & Ingenuity:

Exercise judgment to comply with instructions, prescribed routines, practices, or methods. Decisions are often minor within the limitations of direction of supervisor.

Physical Activity / Demand:

• Position requires the ability to climb onto machine, grasp control levers, push and pull, and have sensitivity to touch.
• Operator must have the ability to feel amount of pressure exerted on the levers.
• This position is repetitive in motions of the hand, wrist, and fingers.
• Operator must be able to perceive sounds and receive detailed information through oral communications, as well as to make fine discrimination in equipment noises which may indicate mechanical problems.
• Light effort required to operate the screed levers and controls.
• Operator must be able to move constantly and lift/move very light weight material (under 25 pounds).

Mental & Visual Demand:

Continuous mental and visual attention is required to operate the screed. Constant alertness, care, and attention to activities including visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision.

Responsibility for Equipment:

Operator is responsible for preventing damage to equipment due to mistakes, carelessness, incorrect process or procedures. Such mishaps could be costly in terms of repair or replacement as well as production time.

Responsibility for Material:

Operator is responsible for preventing damage to material worked.

Responsibility for Safety of Others:

Normal care necessary to prevent injury to others. An accident, should it occur, would result in minor injuries, such as sprains or burns.

Responsibility for Work of Others:

Responsible for own work; works closely with paver operator.

Working Conditions:

Disagreeable working conditions for screed operator. Continuous exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, sun and seasonal temperature variances. Operator is exposed to machine noise and other elements with several continuously present to the extent of being objectionable.

Hazards:

Injuries should they occur, could result in minor burns or abrasions.

Compensation:

• Industry Leading Wages
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability Plans available
• Company paid Life Insurance
• PTO Days/Paid Sick Days/Paid Holidays
• 401(k) w/ company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Annual Employee Boot Plan
• Career Development Opportunities

A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties, all duties and requirements are essential job functions.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities; however, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.