PRIMARY FUNCTION. Operates machine that spreads and levels hot-mix bituminous paving material on subgrade of highways and streets. TYPICAL DUTIES. Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width, using wrenches. Lights burners to heat screed. Starts engine and controls paving machine to push dump truck and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper. Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed to eliminate ...