SCREED OPERATOR - Reeves Construction Co. - East Region, Augusta, GA

Main Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have a basic knowledge of the mechanics, hydraulics, and the limitations of the paver.
• Must have a knowledge of various asphalt mixes.
• Must have a basic knowledge of various grade situations and grade ability to obtain correct drainage.
• Must be capable of screeding asphalt to provide an accurate and quality finished paving product.
• Must be able to receive and carry out detailed instructions, but also be able to work without direct supervision at all times.
• Must be self-motivated at all times to provide a quality finished product for the Company and its customers.
• Must have the ability to work safely in job site situations and follow the policies and procedures of the Company.

Qualifications, Skills, Certifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience and knowledge of asphalt paving operations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Must be able to climb onto, and up and down, a machine several times a day.  
•    Must be able to sit in a machine and operate for several hours without stopping.  
•    Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.  
•    Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.  
•    Must be able to perform manual duties such as placing paint drums on the vehicle.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;  climb or balance;  stoop, kneel, crouch, or walk; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses.  Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions;  high, precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits & General Information

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

**Drug-Free Workplace**
**E-Verify Participating Company**
**Minorities and Females Strongly Encouraged to Apply**