Asphalt Laborer

Classification: Non‑Exempt | Reports to: Foreman | Department: Field Operations

Job Summary

The Asphalt Laborer performs physical labor tasks at asphalt plants and/or construction sites, operating hand and power tools and working with and spreading asphalt, gravel, and other materials. This role lifts and carries materials, tools, and supplies, cleans tools, equipment, and work sites, and may assist with traffic control and support other craft workers. The Asphalt Laborer must be able to perform assigned duties in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor tasks at asphalt plants and/or construction sites in support of crew and production operations.
• Operate hand and power tools, including shovels, rakes, measuring equipment, and other tools and instruments, as directed.
• Work with and spread asphalt, gravel, and other materials as part of paving and construction operations.
• Lift and carry materials, tools, and supplies required for job site operations.
• Clean tools, equipment, and materials; clean up rubble, debris, and other waste from the work site.
• Assist with traffic control and support other craft workers on the job site as needed.
• Perform assigned duties in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are necessary to support crew and project operations.

Qualifications

Asphalt or construction labor experience preferred. Ability to safely and effectively operate hand and power tools. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and physically demanding environments. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and job site safety procedures. High school diploma or GED helpful but not required.

Skills

• Active Listening – giving full attention, understanding points, asking appropriate questions.
• Speaking – conveying information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension – understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness – being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Operation Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machines work properly.

Attributes

• Manual Dexterity – quick hand and arm movements to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Multilimbed Coordination – coordinating two or more limbs while the whole body is in motion.
• Arm‑Hand Steadiness – keeping hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in one position.
• Static Strength – exerting maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Oral Comprehension – listening to and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works around moving traffic and near moving mechanical parts, and works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles and vibration, and is occasionally exposed to extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee stands for 10‑12 hours per shift, frequently walks, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; bending or stooping is required for up to 30 minutes occasionally, crouching for up to 1 hour, and sitting for up to 30 minutes per shift. The employee frequently carries objects for 10 or more hours per shift, and lifts and carries objects weighing 5‑10 lb continuously, 10‑20 lb for up to 10 hours, and 20‑50 lb for up to 4 hours per shift, with objects over 50 lb lifted occasionally; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lb. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position. Days and hours of work vary based on the project schedule, weather, and production needs, and may include early mornings, extended shifts, and nights and weekends, particularly during peak paving season.

Travel

Minimal travel required, limited to movement between assigned job sites within the local service area.

Benefits

• 32‑hour guaranteed work week
• Medical & prescription benefits
• Dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability
• Life, voluntary life/AD&D, specified disease, accident, ID/legal shield, etc.
• Matching 401(k)
• Company chaplain
• Mental health benefits (Tava)
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO available after first 30 hours worked
• 9 paid holidays