Screed Operator

Company: Sherwood Construction Co., Inc.
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The employee is responsible for operating the screed function of an asphalt paver. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. This role is classified as safety sensitive. Travel may be required.
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

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  Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
  • Move levers, depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels and stripping shovels
    • Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment
      • Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines so work can be performed to specifications
        • Move materials over short distances
          • Demonstrate a working knowledge of asphalt pavers
            • Familiarity with the mechanics, hydraulics, and limitations of asphalt paver
              • Ability to perform equipment checklist such as fluid levels, damage, wear areas, and potential safety hazards daily
                • Possess a working knowledge of screed capabilities on asphalt pavers such as depth of asphalt, finished cross sections, and 2D elevation control electronics
                  • Willingness to complete any assigned laborer tasks including but not limited to shoveling and raking asphalt material as needed
                    • Other duties as assigned
                      INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES
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                        Work Standards
                        • Continuous Improvement
                          • Initiating Action
                            • Adaptability
                              • Contributing to Team Success
                                • Managing Work (Time Management)
                                  • Communication
                                    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
                                    • 
                                      High School Diploma or GED required
                                      • Must be at least 18 years old
                                        • 1-2 years experience of operating screed preferred
                                          CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
                                          • 
                                            Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
                                            • Mathematics
                                              • Operation monitoring
                                                • Control precision
                                                  • Depth perception
                                                    • Manual dexterity
                                                      • Reaction time
                                                        • Coordination
                                                          PHYSICAL DEMANDS
                                                          The physical demands described below 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.
                                                          • Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
                                                            • Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions
                                                              • Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
                                                                • Ability to effectively verbally communicate, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
                                                                  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.
                                                                  • Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
                                                                    
                                                                    Experience
                                                                    Preferred
                                                                    • 
                                                                      1 - 2 years: Experience operating screed
                                                                      Education
                                                                      Required
                                                                      • 
                                                                        High School or better
                                                                        Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
                                                                        The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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