Paving Machine Screed Operators (North Phoenix, Arizona)

Austin Industries, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and disability

401(k) with company match

Employee-Owned ESOP

Job summary

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking experienced Paving Machine Screed Operators for North Phoenix, AZ, to support asphalt projects. You will operate the screed to achieve a smooth, level surface and perform routine maintenance, with emphasis on safety and efficiency on duty.

Responsibilities include adjusting equipment for paving specifications, monitoring temperatures, and collaborating with the paving crew. The role requires flexibility with shifts, including nights and weekends, and the ability

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating asphalt equipment.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Operate the screed to provide a level asphalt surface.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure screed is clean and adjusted for paving type and width.
• Monitor temperature settings and reference components.
• Adjust endgates, springs and chains for clearance.
• Troubleshoot screed issues and adjust asphalt as needed.
• Support paving crew with site preparation and other tasks.
• Attend daily safety meetings and follow safety policies.
• Work hours may include days, nights, and weekends; adverse weather accepted.

Skills

Asphalt equipment operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Paving Machine Screed Operators (North Phoenix, Arizona)

Job Category: Hourly Craft

Requisition Number: ASPHA034744

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking experienced Paving Machine Screed Operators (North Phoenix, Arizona) for North Phoenix, Arizona projects. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented construction professionals that want to excel with us.

The Paving Machine Screed Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the screed. This positions operates the screed to provide the level asphalt surface.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment maintenance and inspections
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Prior to and at the end of each shift ensure the screed is clean and properly adjusted for the type of paving to be completed.
• Monitor temperature settings
• Adjust the screed paving reference components to the project specs, paving, width, depth (thickness), grade and slope
• Ensure proper contact between gates and the paving surface
• Adjust endgate springs and chains for clearance
• Be able to troubleshoot problems and make the necessary screed adjustments concerning the asphalt during paving operations
• Assist paving crew with site preparation and any other activity as needed
• Participate as a vital team member, contributing towards Austin’s success
• Attend daily safety meetings
• Follow safety policies and procedures
• Work hours adjusted to meet the project’s needs; days, nights and weekends
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions, hot or cold temperatures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+years of experience operating asphalt equipment
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish .

About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road .

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.