Laborer - Paving

Essential Functions

• Aid the crew leader in construction/reconstruction and maintenance work.
• Assist equipment operators, swamping, hand digging, raking asphalt.
• Work with specialized equipment including jackhammers, rotary drills, power actuated fasteners, and other necessary tools.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Work safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Complete duties as assigned.

Success Factors

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift.
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy.
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Experience And Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Experience working with underground utilities is desired.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.