Job Purpose:The Asphalt Screed Operator adjusts the screed height on the paving machine to ensure proper depth, grade and finish. The Screed Operator is also responsible for ensuring the consistency of the asphalt mat and the overall ride quality of finished pavement.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Operates valves to regulate the flow of material at a specified rate.
• Signals the paving machine operator to start and stop.
• Observes the distribution of material over road surfaces to ensure uniform distribution.
• Turns handwheels to set the angle and depth of the screed.
• Using depth gauge, verifies depth specifications of the compacted asphalt.
• Performs daily Maintenance on tools and ensures all tools are stored properly at the end of each shift.
• Assists in the general operation of each job site, Including:
  • Installing/removing auto paving electronics
  • Adding/removing screed extensions
  • Cleaning excess asphalt off of paver
  • Daily Preventative maintenance of paver
  • Flagging traffic
  • Loading and unloading of materials
  • Shoveling dirt, gravel and asphalt
  • set-up and maintenance of traffic control aids
  • checking and maintaining grade stakes
  • General clean-up around job site
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education, Skills and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Identify with and demonstrate the core values of CMS.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in asphalt paver screed operation for commercial and DOT paving projects.
• Experience with CAT pavers
• Ability to comply with principles of plans and spec's
• A Valid driver's license is required. (Having a CDL is a plus.)
• Knowledge of grades, slope and paving electronics.
• Electronic knowledge is preferred.
• Traffic Control certification is preferred.
• Dependability, willingness to learn and strong work ethic is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Ability to withstand weather conditions
• Ability to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work 10 hour days