Construction Laborer / Slurry Seal & Chip Seal Crew

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with slurry seal and chip seal operations on roadways
• Operate or support equipment such as slurry trucks, chip spreaders, and related tools
• Perform pre- and post-operation cleaning of tanks, hoses, and equipment
• Support traffic control setup and maintain safe work zones
• Participate in general labor duties including material handling and site preparation
• Work closely with crew members, operators, and supervisors during paving operations
• Follow all safety guidelines, including DOT/OSHA regulations while working in active roadways

Qualifications

• Prior construction or road maintenance experience preferred (slurry/chip seal a plus)
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting, standing, walking for extended periods)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license required (Class A preferred for equipment roles)
• 1-3 years of work on a slurry crew

Work Environment

• Works alone and with others
• Works in outside weather conditions subjecting incumbent to extreme heat and extreme cold
• Exposed to fumes/odors/dirt/dust/heat/cold/noise/wetness and humidity and vibration
• Often exposed to darkness and/or poor lighting
• Exposed to pressurized equipment, moving objects, high places and hazardous materials
• Exposed to elevated workplace/mechanical hazards, explosives, electrical hazards and fire hazards
• Standing for long periods of time in one place
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs with assistance
• 50lb without assistance
• Climates often hot in summer and cold in winter