Laborer - Asphalt Plant (Blacksburg, VA)

Under general supervision of a plant superintendent, the Laborer performs a variety of manual or semiskilled tasks related to cleanup and grounds maintenance in and around asphalt plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance on asphalt plant machinery, including greasing, adjusting equipment, and cleaning the plant area, conveyors, and silos.
• Assist with the production of hot mix asphalt and pulling material samples for quality control.
• Adhere to all company safety regulations and procedures, wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use tools such as sledge hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic hammer/drill, sand blaster, pipe wrench, hand shovel.
• Must be physically capable of climbing stairs/ladders at extended heights to reach the top of the plant.

Requirements

• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without fatiguing.
• Ability to quickly move the arms or legs.
• Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and/or written directions, paying attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads of up to 50 pounds or more on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as projects demand.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test as well as random tests if selected during employment.

Benefits

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

Pay

Entry pay range begins at $16.00/hour, with consideration for years of experience and skill set.