LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939

Our history goes back to 1939 when W. E. Lehman and George B. Roberts bought the Mississippi and Memphis operations of Carey-Reed Company, a company started by Mr. Roberts’ brother in law in 1907.  The new Lehman-Roberts Company located their first asphalt plant and office on Front Street in downtown Memphis.  The headquarters were moved to the current address at 1111 Wilson in 1943.  In 1971, the company became affiliated with Memphis Stone and Gravel Company through common ownership.

Still a family owned business, Patrick Nelson leads as President in our dedication to the manufacturing of quality hot mix asphalt and the superior placement of that pavement.  Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement and relationships. With manufacturing facilities throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, Lehman-Roberts Company specializes in construction projects ranging from commercial parking lots to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.

 

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY:   ASPHALT SCREWMAN/SCREED OPERATOR 

 

Position Summary

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.

 

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Turns handwheels to set the angle and depth of the screed.
  • 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
  • Flagging traffic
  • Set-up and maintenance of erosion control
  • Loading and unloading of materials
  • Shoveling dirt, gravel and asphalt
  • Set-up and maintenance of traffic control aids
  • Checking and maintaining grade stakes
  • General clean-up around job site

 

Success Criteria

  • Identify with and demonstrate the core values of Lehman-Roberts Company.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in asphalt paver screed operation for commercial and DOT paving projects.
  • Experience with CAT and Carlson screeds.
  • Ability to comply with principles of Total Process Reliability (TPR).
  • Driver’s license required.  CDL a plus.
  • Knowledge of grades, slope and paving electronics.
  • Moba electronic knowledge a plus.
  • Traffic Control certification a plus.
  • Dependability, willingness to learn and strong work ethic required.

 

BENEFITS OFFERED:   

  • Paid Vacations and Holidays
    • ​Plus Safety Incentive Days
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Additional Voluntary Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability and Vision

 

 

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