Paving Screed and Skid-Steer Operator

Job Responsibilities:

The Paving Screed and Skid-Steer Operator is responsible for and highly skilled in the safe and efficient operation of an asphalt paver and a skid-steer with bucket, milling/planner head, broom, and other attachments. He performs equipment operation functions relating to the completion of parking lot maintenance and construction projects.  He also assists with non-asphalt installation projects such as sealcoating, striping, and concrete.

Skills and Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED


• At least 2-5 years of experience operating a skid-steer loader on road construction projects.

Licensing/Registration

Required:Driver's License in good standing

Class A CDL is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend, retain, and communicate complex plans.


• Verifiable leadership qualities.


• Proficient in operating various types of heavy mobile equipment and attachments.


• Excellent oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.


• Successful completion of pre-employment MVR, physical, background and drug screen.


• Knowledge of materials, equipment, methods and techniques used in road construction and grade control.


• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary.


• Technology Use: Google Maps


• Ability to learn quickly and use critical thinking skills.


• Ability to lift/carry on a regular basis at least 50-90lbs personally.


• Ability to bend, crouch, stoop, and use hand tools.


• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple activities on the job site including equipment, employees, and other traffic.


• Ability to comply with and identify potential safety concerns.


• Ability to stand, kneel or sit for long periods of time.


• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.


• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads.


• Knowledge of equipment and their uses.


• Understand and apply basic mathematical skills.


• Knowledge of basic measurements and how to read a tape measure.


• Ability to drive a truck and trailer safely.

Job Duties

Screed Operation Duties  (Primary Duty)

• Ensure screed is level and adjust as needed prior to paving.


• Inspect the paver prior to paving to ensure everything is working properly.


• Assist the foreman and paver operator with planning the job.  This includes determining depth requirements, water drainage direction, using a measuring wheel and measuring tape as needed to determine yield.


• Assist foreman and paver operator with the layout and painting of the paving plan.


• Control the yield by operating valves to regulate the flow of material at a specified rate. 


• Signals the paver operator to start and stop as needed.


• Observes the distribution of material over road surfaces to ensure uniform distribution.


• Turns screws to set the angle and depth of the screed.


• Use depth gauge to verify depth specifications of the compacted asphalt.


• Assist in cleaning excess asphalt off of the paver.

Skid Steer Operation Duties (Secondary Duty)

• Operate skid-steer safely and efficiently in road, parking lot and driveway construction and paving and milling.


• Dig, spread, mill, and level construction materials.


• Load dump truck with material such as millings, gravel, asphalt, etc.


• Operate small power tools such as jack hammer.


• Monitor and provide maintenance for all skid-steers and mini excavator, including: oil changes, greasing fittings, cleaning, checking bolts and lug nuts, etc.


• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.


• Supervision and participation in ensuring that work meets contract specifications.


• Assist with the training of new skid-steer operators.

Other Paving Duties

• Loading and unloading materials


• Shoveling and raking dirt, gravel, and asphalt when not needed on paver or skid-steer.


• Set-up and maintenance of traffic control


• Checking and maintaining painted guide lines and grade stakes


• General clean-up around job site.

Sealcoating Crew Duties

• Clean parking lot as needed.


• Assist with crack sealing, and oil spot priming.


• Place sealcoating material with hand squeegee.


• Assist with striping operations.

Other Duties

• Keep time and material records.


• Maintain a positive attitude, reliable attendance, and meet company standards


• Perform other miscellaneous labor duties.