REEVES | Asphalt Paver Screed Operator - Savannah, GA

Overview

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas, is a heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves emphasizes safety, ethics and performance. To learn more about Reeves, visit  Throughout Colas USA, the company provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee.

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Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an experienced individual for the position of Asphalt Paver Screed Operator based out of Savannah, GA. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on safety excellence. The primary function of the Asphalt Paver Screed Operator is to adjust the screed height on the paving machine to ensure proper depth, grade and finish, and to maintain the consistency of the asphalt mat and the overall ride quality of the finished pavement.

• Set up paver screed and lay a uniform thickness.
• Demonstrate accurate and working knowledge of the paver screed (e.g., correct speed, checking material from the truck, staying on straight lines).
• Lead the crew when required.
• Maintain and keep the paver and screed clean.
• Be willing and able to work nights and weekends.
• Operate equipment in a safe and consistent manner.

• Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, each essential duty should be performed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Must be able to climb onto and off a machine several times a day.
• Must be able to sit in a machine and operate it for several hours at a time.
• Must withstand vibration from job site conditions and 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 handling materials on the vehicle.

The following physical and sensory requirements may be needed: manual dexterity, vision (20/40 or corrected), hearing, and ability to lift up to 60 pounds. The work may require exposure to outdoor conditions and varying weather.

The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noise levels.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA), short-term disability benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Must be at least 18 years of age

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Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on this commitment, please view the EEO document. If you require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role, complete any part of the application process, access or use the online application process, or need an alternative method for applying, please contact Colas Inc. at  or