Paving Laborer

About the role

The Paving Laborer at Martin Marietta is a vital member of the production and field operations team. This role involves a combination of manual labor and equipment-assisted tasks to support the installation, repair, and maintenance of asphalt surfaces—including highways, parking lots, and industrial sites. As a "Safety First" company, we require individuals who are not only hardworking but also highly observant of their surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the manual distribution, raking, and luting of hot-mix asphalt to ensure a smooth, even grade before compaction.
• Shovel excess asphalt, gravel, or stone; fill trenches and ditches; and clear debris from the paving path to ensure a seamless finish.
• Support the crew in patching asphalt surfaces with hot or cold mix, ensuring joints are matched and finished to plan specifications.
• Set up and move traffic control devices (cones, barricades, signs) and function as a flagger/spotter to ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
• Assist in the backing of trucks and the dumping of materials into the paver, using hand signals to communicate with drivers and operators.
• Maintain a clean and organized work site, yard, or plant, including sweeping roadways, curbs, and gutters, as well as cleaning hand tools and power equipment.
• Proactively identify and remove potential hazards, such as spilled material or debris, from work areas and beneath plant machinery.
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools, including shovels, rakes, hand tamps, pneumatic drills, and saws, ensuring all tools are cleaned and stored properly after use.
• Assist Plant and Equipment Operators with daily tasks, including the greasing and lubrication of machinery and performing pre-shift safety inspections.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn the operation of heavy equipment, such as skid steers, backhoes, and rollers, to provide backup support for the crew.
• Perform basic maintenance on company structures, including painting, repairing fences/guardrails, and mowing grass in service yards.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Class C driver’s license.
• 1+ year of experience in Asphalt, Paving, or Construction.

Skills

• Production equipment operation.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Troubleshooting.
• OSHA compliance and regulation.
• Time management.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.
• Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
• Must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.
• Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls.
• Must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

• All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions: cold, wet, dry, and dusty.
• Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $25–$29 per hour, exclusive of benefits or bonuses. The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Education/tuition assistance.
• Employee discount program.
• Adoption assistance and wellness programs.
• Salary continuation (short-term disability) and long-term disability options.
• Employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Direct deposit payroll.
• Educational/tuition assistance plan and college scholarship program for dependent children.
• Matching gift program.
• New auto purchase discount plans.

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and receive a company match. They are also eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.