Operator - Screed - (NIGHT SHIFT)

King Asphalt Inc; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in Conway, Arkansas, is seeking a Screed Operator to oversee asphalt paving operations. Responsibilities include monitoring the screed’s function, ensuring safety for personnel, and maintaining equipment cleanliness. Candidates should have experience operating the screed and the ability to adjust it as needed for proper asphalt depth and grading. The role requires working nights and extended shifts based on project needs. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor screed operations throughout the workday.
• Ability to operate screed safely around personnel.
• Experience of 3-12 months operating screed and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor screed operations and alert foreman to issues.
• Adjust screed for proper asphalt depth and grade.
• Clean and maintain equipment at the end of the day.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining the screed at day’s end; keep equipment clean and orderly.
• Work nights and extended shifts when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compliance with instructions

Use of measuring instruments

Safety operation

Tools

Fixed gauges

Rulers

Adjustable measuring instruments

Job description

Monitor the operation and function of the screed throughout the workday, 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.

KNOWLEDGE:

Must be able to comply with instructions and direction. Operator must be able to read and use fixed gauges, rulers, and other adjustable measuring instruments where some interpretation is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Over three months and up to one year to become familiar with the operation of the screed and equipment to obtain desired results.

King Asphalt, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.