Campus Pride Jobs

Reference #:660498

Must have the following to apply:

• Education and Experience
  • This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Screed Operator
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
  • Ability to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
  • Must understand the different signals used to signal operators of construction machinery
  • Three to Five years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges

Required Screenings: Screenings/tests will be discussed with applicant.

Job Description: Crew member essential to application of asphalt on highways/private roadways/parking lots/driveways operating screed controls.

• Operator on the asphalt paver making normal adjustments for obtaining depth, grade and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed extensions
• Must partner with other crewmembers to apply asphalt per plan specifications and perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew forepersonto ensure daily schedules/estimates are met
• Follow all Company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment
• Report any problems to the Foreperson, Superintendent, or Safety Manager
• Must be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes
• Overtime work required
• Out of town/county/or state work may be required
• Ability to follow Traffic Control instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements
• Must adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company

Demands.The following demands are representative of those that must be met by a Screed Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Pushing/Pulling:
  • Constant pushing/pulling is required when the employee operates hand controls
  • Beginning force to pull open the cab door is influenced by the weather
  • Moderate wind yielded force pound recording of up to 50 lbs. of force to pull the cab door open/close
• Lifting/Carrying:
  • Minimal sedentary to light level of lifting is required occasionally, such as hand held radios and other personal belongings into the truck cab
• Sitting:
  • Sitting occurs on a constant basis as the operators perform their duties
  • Seated positions in the cab can vary depending on the type of machinery they operate
  • Twisting of the upper back/thoracic area to view surrounding areas and other moving vehicles/equipment occurs on a constant basis
• Standing/Walking:
  • Alternate standing and walking are performed on an occasional basis to access the machinery/equipment
  • Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions is required
• Climbing:
  • Ladder climbing is performed to enter/exit the equipment or machinery
• Crawling:
  • Occasionally crawls to check equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching:
  • Forward torso bending is required to reach the hand controls of machinery or during inspection of the equipment
• Squatting/Kneeling:
  • May be occasionally required during general inspection of machinery/equipment
• Hearing:
  • The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter)

Work Environment.The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Screed Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions

Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are