Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks including standing on the paving machine making sure the flow of pavement is coming out correctly. Screed operation on the asphalt paver involves making normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls. Incumbent must have 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.

The Seal Coat Laborer is responsble for preparing asphalt surfaces for sealcoating, crack fill and striping. Once surface is prepared will perform tasks using an assortment of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, etc. to seal coat, fill cracks and perform other asphalt repairs.

The Asphalt Screwman’s primary function is to adjust the screed height on the paving machine to ensure proper depth, grade and finish.  The Screed Operator is also responsible for ensuring the consistency of the asphalt mat and the overall ride quality of the finished pavement.

The laborer is a construction worker responsible for assisting in the asphalt and paving process by performing manual tasks while ensuring safety protocols are followed and working collaboratively with the rest of the crew to achieve project goals.