Tarmac Screw Operator / Screed Operator

Responsibility: That perfect paving job will have a continuous mat and will be finished on schedule.  Construct, repair and maintain roads and lay paving slabs and kerb stones to form pavements and street gutters.

Duties:

Operates valves to regulate the flow of material at a specified rate 
Signals the paving machine operator to start and stop.
Observes the distribution of material over road surfaces to ensure uniform distribution.
Using depth gauge, verifies depth specifications of the compacted asphalt.
Performs daily maintenance on tools and ensures all tools are stored properly at the end of each shift.
Assists in the general operation of each job site, including:
Installing/removing auto paving electronics
Adding/removing screed extensions
Cleaning excess asphalt off of the paver
Daily preventative maintenance of paver

Are you the right person for the job?

• Experience in construction is necessary
• Full Drivers / Truck licence would be an advantage
• Experience in using excavating machines
• Knowledge of groundworks and surfacing is necessary
• Experience in laying tarmac and using road pavers is an advantage
• Hard working
• Good communicator
• Safety conscious
• Good team member

Qualifying questions:

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in asphalt paver screed operation for commercial paving projects?
Do you have experience with Vogele 1800i screeds?
Do you have a clean valid driver licence?
Do you have knowledge of grades, slope and paving electronics?
Are you dependable, willing to learn and strong work ethic?
Are you fluent in English communication?
Are you a team player and able to work in tandem with others? 
Do you understand the entire paving operation, from what happens when the crew arrives at the site to what happens when they leave?
Do you understand all the demands of each particular job and where your work fits in with those requirements?

Benefits:

The company will assist with flights. 

Accommodation provided: 1st month free, thereafter €100/wk

Annual remuneration: €41,990

47.5 hrs/wk

Hourly rate: €17.00