Laborer - Asphalt Paving

About the role

Adams Construction Company is one of the oldest asphalt paving firms in Virginia. Since 1946, Adams has participated in the construction of every interstate throughout Virginia and most of the primary highways. Throughout the Company’s growth in Virginia and into North Carolina, it has strived to maintain a family culture in a corporate world.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Digs out and prepares areas, removes old pavement, cleans surfaces, and applies tack oil for bonding.
• Asphalt Application: Shovels, spreads, rakes, and smooths hot asphalt to proper grade and thickness.
• Joint Finishing: Matches and finishes fresh asphalt joints, ensuring a smooth, well‑knit surface between roller passes.
• Equipment & Tool Operation: Uses hand tools (rakes, shovels, tampers) and operates equipment like plate compactors, pavement saws, and brooms.
• Job Site Maintenance: Cleans up work sites, clears spilled asphalt, and maintains tools and equipment at the end of the shift.
• Guides and directs dump trucks while backing; receives and accumulates delivery tickets; flags traffic and assists in traffic control to enhance and promote a safe work zone.

Essential Functions

• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Use abdominal and lower back muscles to support the body repeatedly or continuously over time without “giving out.”
• Make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (e.g., jumping or sprinting) or to throw an object.
• Exert physical effort over long periods without becoming winded.
• Understand and carry out verbal and/or written directions with attention to detail.
• Lift and carry heavy loads of 40 to 50 pounds or more on a daily basis.
• Work comfortably in extreme temperatures (heat and cold), humidity, and dusty environments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Prior construction or paving experience preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic, teamwork orientation, and respect for all individuals.
• Willingness to follow verbal instructions.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as project demands require.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test and random tests if selected during employment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Employer‑paid life/AD&D insurance
• Vision
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Employee Wellness Program

Pay

Competitive pay is provided for this position with an entry pay range of $16.00 to $20.00 based on years of experience and skill set.