Asphalt Screed Operator

*Asphalt Screed Operator* *Position Summary* A Screed Operator (or Screw Man) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the screed.
This role involves ensuring the accurate and consistent application of asphalt on roadways, parking lots, and other surfaces.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities* The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: · Operate the asphalt paver screed to lay asphalt to the specified thickness and grade.
· Inspect and maintain the screed and make adjustments as needed.
· Monitor asphalt levels and make necessary adjustments to maintain consistent flow and prevent asphalt segregation.
· Collaborate with paving crew and paver operator to ensure quality results.
· Must have a safety-first attitude.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
· Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
*Minimum Qualifications* · Must have paving experience.
· Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of highways, roads, and parking lots.
· Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy construction work.
· Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
· Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
· Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
· Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
· Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
*Physical Demands and Work Environment* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint, or throw an object.
Excellent stamina is required.
The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
The noise level in the work environment is generally loud.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.
401k, Health, Dental and Vision insurance is offered.
*Job Type: Full-time* *Salary: Depends on experience * Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Safety equipment provided * Vision insurance Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Morning shift * Night shift * Overnight shift * Overtime * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Pikesville, MD 21208: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person