Asphalt Screed Operator at Northern Improvement Company in Dickinson, North Dakota

Job Description:

Position Title: Asphalt Screed Operator
Location: Dickinson, ND
Pay Range: N/A


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Position Description

The Asphalt Screed Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the screed used to pave asphalt surfaces in the construction of highways and streets. Travel required 25% - 100% depending on the crew. Job posting for the 2025 construction season with anticipated season start in April 2025.

Why Work for Northern Improvement?

• Union Company- Local 49 for equipment operators, Teamsters for truck drivers (company pays fringe benefits)
• Fifth Generation Family Owned and Operated
• Excellent Equipment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Great Co-workers and Supervisors
• Safety First Mindset

Duties and responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment following company procedures and safety regulations
• Check all fluid levels daily and perform daily walk-around inspection, including greasing as necessary, when operating equipment
• Place asphalt at the correct grade and slope
• Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage to property
• Understand material thickness and type of material being laid
• Maintain effective communication with the paver operator
• Operate equipment in various situations, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings
• Report the need for large repairs to the appropriate parties
• All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of asphalt screed operating experience
• Experience operating multiple pieces of construction equipment is preferred
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment

Working conditions

• Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
• Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises.
• May be required to work 50+ hours, 6 days a week.

Physical requirements

• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments.
• Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Northern Improvement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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