Screed Operator- Houston

Texas Materials Group, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, seeks a dependable crew member to apply asphalt on highways and private roads using screed controls. You will work with the crew to meet plan specs and adapt to shifting schedules while handling a range of hand tools.

Applicants should be able to perform physical tasks, endure long shifts, and potentially travel for projects. A high school diploma is preferred but not required, and a safety-first mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Must be able to operate asphalt paving equipment and assist with related tasks.
• Overtime work and occasional out-of-town/ out-of-county/state assignments may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt paver with screed controls to achieve proper depth and finish.
• Collaborate with crew to meet plan specifications and schedules.
• Assist with related duties and adjust screed extensions as needed.
• Utilize common paving tools to complete jobs per specifications.

Skills

Flexibility

Overtime readiness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Brooms

Pick

Mattock

Axe

Brush hook

Hammer

Saw

Pneumatic hammer/drill

Tamps

Concrete saw

Sledge hammer

Job description

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Job Description Summary

• Crew member essential to the application of asphalt on highways/private roadways/parking lots/ and driveways through the operation of screed controls.

Requirements

• Operation of the asphalt paver making normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finish cross section of asphalt material via screed extensions.
• Must partner with other crew members to apply asphalt per plan specifications and perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
• May perform other related duties such as adding or removing screed extensions.
• May be required to use the following tools: brooms, pick, mattock, axe, brush hook, hammer, saw, pneumatic hammer/drill, tamps (both manual and power driven), sample saw, concrete saw, sledge hammer, as well as, other tools needed to complete jobs within specifications.
• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
• Attitude/Cooperation: Must always maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, public.
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Out of town/county/state work may be required.
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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.

Thompson-Arthur Paving and Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

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.

For more information visit: www.crh.com

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.