REEVES | Asphalt Laborer - Columbia, SC

Reeves Construction Company, a Colas USA subsidiary operating throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, and Arkansas, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meeting the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military markets. The company prides itself on high standards of safety, ethics, and performance.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct while fostering innovation and utilizing new technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor activities, including but not limited to:
  • Shoveling dirt, sand, asphalt, or concrete using short or long handle shovels
  • Cutting or trimming trees and vegetation using axes, ditch blades, sling blades, chain saws, or power weed trimmers
  • Driving stakes or breaking pavement using sledge hammers
  • Digging holes using hand-operated post hole diggers
  • Operating hand-driven compaction devices
  • Brooming dirt and debris using hand brooms
• Work safely and follow company policies and procedures
• Perform tasks at various locations, including asphalt plants, existing or new roads, building sites, and office or shop facilities

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of work-related experience
• Must provide own transportation to and from work
• Ability to work safely and follow company policies and procedures
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• Driving License (preferred)

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or walk
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses
• Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Group health plan options (medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA)
  • Short-term disability benefits
  • 401(k)/401(k) Roth with company match