Asphalt Paver, Construction, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Dump Truck/Tipper, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Safety, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Training/Teaching
Work Location: Various
Division/Department: Paving
Reports to: Job Foreman
? Full-time
? Non-Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the foreman, the Paver-Screed Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the paving
machine and/or screed used for applying asphalt to roads and parking lots. Paver-Screed Operators will perform many of
the following tasks:
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment
• Follow and complete all tasks requested by the foreman or more experienced coworker
• Operate the paver and/or screed and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
• Operate shovel, broom, ax, rake, hacksaw, jackhammer, picks, chop saw, vibrating plates, torch, and rotary
hammer
• Chop asphalt edges
• Must be attentive to equipment sights and sounds on the jobsite
• Operate asphalt paver and/or screed to apply asphalt per plans and quality specifications as instructed by the
foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met
• Take direction from the Roller Operator and/or Asphalt Rakers regarding depth requirements
• Screed operation on the asphalt paver involves making normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and
finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls
• Ability to guide and direct dump trucks while backing up to the machine hopper when operating paver
• Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of machine spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade of
roadway and related surfaces such as parking lots
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving
patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the paver and/or screed
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required or instructed by the foreman.
Construction Laborer Requirements and Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid California driver’s license
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
• Ability to work in all weather
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends
• Excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination
• Attention to detail
• Be punctual and reliable
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift to 50 pounds
• Ability to navigate construction job site terrain
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Have good personal skills and communication with all levels of management and coworkers
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• Must have at least four years’ experience as a construction paving laborer and/or operator for Burtch Construction
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