Paving/Grading Laborer

About the role

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Established in 1943, we are a family-oriented company that has been in business for three generations. Our company is capable of all types of asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to larger projects incorporating asphalt reclamation and recycling, as well as new construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in the preparation and construction of site work and paving projects.
• Hand shovel, rake, or lute asphalt, aggregate, and dirt into construction area while dispersing and leveling material to desired outcome.
• Assist in patching and compacting asphalt, aggregate, and dirt.
• Clean, sweep, excavate and fill holes, trenches and ditches using various hand tools such as shovels, brooms, picks and jackhammers.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Maintain a clean jobsite by picking up all tools/equipment and securing the job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work as described.
• Valid in-state drivers license (or the ability to obtain said license) is preferred.

Skills

• Excitement and motivation for the workday ahead.
• Professionalism and willingness to take direction and constructive criticism in the field.
• Prioritizes the safety of every individual on the job site.
• Expresses a genuine interest in the thoughts, opinions, and needs of coworkers and customers.
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work.
• General knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance standards with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to perform job requirements in adverse field and weather conditions.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Double Time Saturdays
• Bonus Incentives and Allowances
• And many more!