Screed Operator

Company: The H&K Group
Location: Hunlock Creek
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) Great Benefits offered! Screed Operator US-PA-Hunlock Creek, PA Job ID: 2025-2591 Type: Regular Full-Time Category: Contracting Pikes Creek Division Overview Pikes Creek Division, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is currently seeking an experienced Screed Operator to become a part of our team. This position entails the operation of equipment and other activities applying asphalt to roadbeds, parking lots, and airport runways to achieve daily production goals on construction projects. If you meet the job requirements outlined below, H&K would be happy to consider you for this position. Why work for H&K Group, Inc.? Competitive salary commensurate with experience 100% Company-paid Health Benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies Operate asphalt paver or screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications as instructed by crew superintendent to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met Make normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade, and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls Oil, grease, and service equipment Manipulate hand or foot levers to control movement of machine spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade of highway and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Skills, Education, and Experience Thorough understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction, and other details related to asphalt paving Experience with asphalt paver and screed operation in roadbeds, parking lots, and/or airport runways Ability to operate asphalt paver/screed within designated area with attention to detail and emphasis on craftmanship Ability to guide and dump trucks while backing up to machine hopper when operating paver Ability to operate or initiative to learn other equipment required on an asphalt crew Strong verbal and written communication skills Problem solving Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job) Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution Four years of experience with roller machines on highway road construction projects Experience with other heavy equipment commonly used in highway road construction OSHA or other relevant safety certifications Physical Demands Regularly required to: Stand Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Frequently required to w alk Occasionally to: Climb or balance Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Talk or hear Vision abilities include: Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Work Environment Regularly exposed to: Moving mechanical parts Fumes or airborne particles Outside weather conditions Vibration High, precarious places Noise level is usually very loud H&K provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years. Thank you for your interest in employment with H &K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that our strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference. H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) Pre-employment Physical 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits ! PI344bcc7499ad-37456-36615127

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