Screed Operator

SAFELY Building America’s Infrastructure Since 1972

Robert W. Pereira founded The Middlesex Corporation (TMC) in 1972. Through his vision, drive and commitment to Safety, Quality and Excellence, the organization, now encompassing various companies throughout the United States is a leader in the heavy civil construction and paving industries. This year, The Middlesex Corporation was ranked by ENR as the 245th largest contractor in the country out of more than 35,000 construction companies and 44th of the Top 50 Domestic Heavy Civil Contractors. The Middlesex Corporation is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts with regional offices in West Haven, Connecticut and Orlando, Florida.

The sustained success is a result of the Leadership and Team Members living the core values of Safety first in everything we do, Quality in all we offer, Integrity in the way we act and do business, Professionalism in how we represent ourselves and the company, Strong Work Ethic that produces positive results, and Commitment to the Success of all Team Members and Stakeholders.

Our Goal is to sustain our exemplary Safety record while growing into a diversified “Top 100 ENR Company” and being recognized as “One of the Best Places to Work.”

Position Summary:

This position provides overall support directly to the Paving Operation and ensures that projects are completed in a Safe manner with quality and productive results.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Maintain good health status w/ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. and flexibility to bend, push, pull, stoop and/or twist
• If sick, call your Superintendent a minimum of 2 hours prior to designated start time
• Able to read and understand Plans and Specifications for each project
• Be sure to have a copy of the Project Plans with you at all times and confirm the information with the Superintendent or Project Manager
• Must be on site (30) minutes prior to start time
• Review the project with the Superintendent to ensure project is ready, and all equipment is on site, functioning properly, and in position for a prompt start.
• Be sure exchange contact information with Project Personnel
• Ensure proper layout of project from contract drawings to ensure the highest quality and productive practices are used
• Establish and maintain positive relationship with all those working under your supervision as well as the Project Superintendent, and Owner
• Conduct Weekly Toolbox Talks and turn in to Safety Department
• Supervise and coordinate activities for all Team Members under your supervision
• Monitor Paving Operations for proper depth, yield, cross slope and density and ensure that all specifications and project requirements are met with the highest quality
• Ensure crew and trucks are operating efficiently at all times
• Determine asphalt tonnage and mix type required
• Calculate number of trucks required for the Paving Operation
• Daily trucking reports must be filled out each day and monitored throughout the shift and communicated with Superintendent and Dispatch, add or subtract trucks as needed
• All Change Orders or Extra Work must be approved by the Project Manager and signed for prior to work being done
• Be sure assigned equipment is properly maintained and kept clean at all times
• Report any necessary equipment repairs to the Shop Superintendent as soon as they become known
• Make sure all equipment is parked in a safe area in a neat and orderly fashion and accessible to transports. Know and understand the clear zone requirements. Place Type 2 barricades if needed making sure the equipment is not a hazard
• If there are issues with a Team Member, suspend the Team Member until it is discussed with the Operations Manager. Terminations are done by Senior Management ONLY
• Be sure all equipment is fueled, filled with water at the end of each shift
• Be sure all operators are properly filling out a Daily Equipment Condition Report and turning them in Daily
• Order Tool Truck Supplies ahead of time through the Shop Superintendent
• Be sure all Subcontractors time is verified and signed in and out each shift legibly—MUST PRINT NAME
• Inspect the project daily, prior to departing, to ensure work is complete with the highest quality and all cleanup is complete
• All Accidents/Incidents MUST be reported immediately to your supervisor and the Safety Department
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Safety and Quality orientated
• Must Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Organized; ability to multi-task; detail-oriented
• Team Player with good interpersonal skills
• CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level 1 and or Level 2 a plus

Please contact HR for information on the physical demands and the work environment of this position.

The Middlesex Corporation is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Company's website:

• https://middlesexco.com/career-opportunity/screed-operator-2/

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/middlesexco/?notifid=1583931893409569&notift=pagefangrowth_drop