Laborer - Asphalt Paving

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of assigned superintendent, the Laborer performs a variety of manual or semiskilled tasks related to road building and maintenance of road building equipment and facilities.

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

• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
• The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out"
• The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
• The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
• Able to understand and carry out verbal and or written directions paying attention to detail
• Able and willing to follow verbal instructions
• Able to lift and carry heavy loads of 40 to 50 pounds or more on a day to day basis
• Comfort working in extreme temperatures (heat and cold), humidity, and dusty environments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma/GED.
• Prior construction or paving experience preferred but not required.
• Possesses a strong work ethic, teamwork and respect to all individuals.
• Able and willing to follow verbal instructions
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation
• Candidates must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends, as projects demand.
• Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as random tests if selected during employment.

BENEFITS

Medical Health Savings Account Yes Yes Dental Employer paid life/AD&D insurance Yes Yes Vision Employer paid short term disability Yes Yes 401K Employee Assistance Program Yes Yes Paid Time Off and Holidays Employee Wellness Program

Contact Information

Phone: 540-283-7968

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.