Screed Operator

Hazleton Division, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is currently seeking an experienced Screed Operator to become a part of our team. This position entails the operation of equipment and other activities applying asphalt to roadbeds, parking lots, and airport runways to achieve daily production goals on construction projects.

If you meet the job requirements outlined below, H&K would be happy to consider you for this position.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

• Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Operate asphalt paver or screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications as instructed by crew superintendent to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met
• Make normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade, and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls
• Oil, grease, and service equipment
• Manipulate hand or foot levers to control movement of machine spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade of highway and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• 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
• Experience with asphalt paver and screed operation in roadbeds, parking lots, and/or airport runways
• Ability to operate asphalt paver/screed within designated area with attention to detail and emphasis on craftsmanship
• Ability to guide and dump trucks while backing up to machine hopper when operating paver
• Ability to operate or initiative to learn other equipment required on an asphalt crew
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution
• Four years of experience with roller machines on highway road construction projects
• Experience with other heavy equipment commonly used in highway road construction
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

Regularly required to: Stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to walk. Occasionally to: climb or balance, lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, talk or hear. Vision abilities include: depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to: moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, vibration, high, precarious places. Noise level is usually very loud.

H&K provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference. H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

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