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Roller Screed Operator – Helena, MT 518653

Oldcastle Inc., Helena, MT, United States


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CRH is the largest building materials company in North America. We develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Our products are everywhere you live, go and work! Montana Materials & Construction, A CRH Company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete in Anaconda, Butte, Great Falls and Helena, MT.

Position Overview
If you’re someone with construction equipment operation experience who is looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you’ll operate a paving screed or roller, along with various other types of heavy equipment, in order to pave asphalt. You’ll work with a team on projects big and small as we work together to build our communities.You’ll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

If you’re someone that likes to see the visible results of your hard work each day, working outdoors, running equipment and being a part of building something, this is the career path for you.

Wage: $23.00-$35.50/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime.Work could include Davis Bacon Wages and Non-Davis Bacon Wages.

What You Can Do (Minimum Qualifications)

You have a background in heavy civil construction, specifically asphalt paving. (3-6 years).

You’re an effective leader who is skilled in directing other employees.

You’re passionate about providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, as well as promoting a safe working environment for all employees.

You have excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work well with a wide range of personality types.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Company Benefits:

Generous Paid Time Off

401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match

Profit Sharing

9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Potential for Overtime

Opportunities for Internal Mobility

Professional Development Opportunities

Training Provided

Earn More with our Employee Referral Program

Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!

Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.

Operate asphalt paver and/or screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications, as instructed by crew superintendent to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.

Responsible for proper compaction and smoothing of asphalt.

Make normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls.

Guide and direct dump trucks while backing up to machine hopper when operating paver.

Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.

Keep machines cleaned and maintained.

Travel to and from various locations.

Assist labor crew including shoveling, raking and compacting of asphalt materials.

Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.

Promptly communicate with paving crew on any flaws in material.

Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.

Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Regular and timely attendance.

Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Demonstrated construction, asphalt paving, or related experience required.

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, site specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.

Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.

Demonstrates the willingness to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed.

Demonstrates the willingness to learn and work a variety of job tasks.

Demonstrates the ability to work and communicate well with supervisor, plant personnel, and other employees.

Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.

Must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Requirements

CDL a plus but not required.

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Montana Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Date: Jan 12, 2026

Nearest Major Market:

Helena
Nearest Secondary Market:

Montana
Job Segment:

Machinist, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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