Skilled Laborer- Asphalt Screedman

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base company with a collective bargaining agreement. The union offers medical, dental, vision and pension. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 800 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:

The Skilled Laborer- Asphalt Screedman is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the screed and to place the asphalt as per the required specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications as instructed by to insure daily schedules are met,
• Making normal adjustments for containing proper depth, grade and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls,
• Ability to operator or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required on an asphalt crew,
• May oil grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment,
• Operate screed within designated area with attention to detail and emphasis on craftsmanship,
• Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of machine spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade of highway and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.,

• May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have two to three years of experience paving in the Road Construction Industry,
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving history preferred,

• Must be a reliable/trustworthy team player,

• Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations,
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent,
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform key duties,

• Solid understanding of all aspects of the paving operation including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, joints, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving,
• Ability to follow direction of the supervisor and other crewmembers,

• COVID-19 vaccination is highly recommended, 
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.