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Kinsley Construction

Builds facilities and infrastructure

Paving Screed Operator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Hagerstown, MD, USA
In Person
Building Trades

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience operating paving screeds or asphalt paving equipment is preferred.
  • A strong understanding of asphalt paving techniques, mat quality, and grade control is required.
  • The employee must maintain all tools required for the position.
  • A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
  • The employee must be able to work overtime as needed, including weekends.
  • The employee must be comfortable working in various weather conditions.
  • The employee must successfully pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug/alcohol screening.
Responsibilities
  • Operate paving screed equipment to achieve proper asphalt thickness, grade, and smoothness.
  • Monitor material flow and adjust screed controls to maintain consistent mat quality.
  • Work closely with the paver operator, foreman, and crew to coordinate paving operations.
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance on screed components.
  • Maintain company equipment in good running condition by greasing it and checking fluids; conduct regular equipment maintenance checks and greasing.
  • Follow all company safety policies and job site safety requirements.
  • Assist with other paving or labor duties as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience operating paving screeds or asphalt paving equipment.

About the company

Kinsley Construction builds commercial facilities, public infrastructure and industrial plants for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its building and civil teams handle work from design through construction, including site development, bridges and underground utilities. The industrial division constructs and renovates heavy manufacturing facilities and handles maintenance, while Kinsley Materials produces construction products for sale to other contractors. Customers hire the company for construction management, general contracting and project delivery, with its own crews carrying out several trades. Founded in 1963, Kinsley Construction is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York, PA

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Trade entry has clear eligibility: Kinsley's Lancaster carpenter/concrete trainees need to be adults with a diploma or equivalent.
  • Field travel adds pay: eligible Kinsley employees receive hourly Incentive Zone Pay based on home-to-job-site distance.
  • Time off includes fixed holidays: Kinsley's benefits package lists nine paid holidays alongside paid time off.

What critics are saying

  • Industrial travel affects home life: Kinsley's millwright/welder posting requires overnight stays in double-occupancy hotels.
  • Utilities schedules vary: Kinsley's York asphalt and concrete patching crews require evening and weekend availability.
  • Trainees need independent transport: Kinsley's Lancaster role requires a driver's license and reliable transportation.

What makes Kinsley Construction unique

  • Family leadership remains embedded: Andrew and James Kinsley oversee paired divisions as chief operating officers.
  • Fabrication stays in-house: Kinsley's 116,000-square-foot shop builds structural steel and custom industrial weldments.
  • Materials logistics use owned equipment: Kinsley Materials operates 50 dump trucks serving a 100-mile radius.

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