Skilled Paving/Grading Laborer

Ruston Paving

If you are looking for…
an innovative company, built on a foundation of teamwork, safety, and excellence, Ruston Paving is for you!

About the role

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving, so it is important to note that, aside from all other listed responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible.

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

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Education and experience: Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work as described.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 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.
• Additional benefits include laundered uniforms and personal protective equipment provided and must be worn in accordance with the company policy.
• Per diem pay is offered when out of town overnight stays are required.
• Double time pay for weekend work.
• Employees may be sent to other facility locations and operations to perform duties as required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Excellent stamina is required.

On the go?

You can text to apply! Simply text PAVE51 to 315-918-PAVE (7283).

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work as described.

Additional Requirements and Benefits

• Employee shifts start and end at the local division office/shop.
• Transportation to and from the job site is provided.
• We pride ourselves on our clean appearance on every job site!
• Laundered uniforms and personal protective equipment are provided and must be worn in accordance with the company policy.
• Although it does not occur very often, projects may require out of town overnight stays.
• Per diem pay is offered when these projects occur.
• We provide double time pay for weekend work.
• Employees may be sent to other facility locations and operations to perform duties as required.