Asphalt Laborer

Job Description:

The Asphalt Laborer is responsible for preparing the job site setting up equipment and performing manual labor such as digging raking and sweeping. assists in the pouring smoothing and setting of asphalt on roads pathways and parking lots. The main task of the asphalt laborer is to look after the mat; this includes raking sweeping and lining of the road. Will also work alongside the tractor miller paver and screed.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• The asphalt laborer will be responsible for maintaining asphalt production equipment including paving machines hot boxes and plant equipment.
• Sweep and clean the area in front of the paver; guide the tractor and assist the screed operator
• May work as a flagger to direct motorist away from the work zone.
• May perform general Asphalt labor duties

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass pre-employment screen and criminal background check
• Previous work experience in construction or related as an asphalt laborer or flagger is a plus.
• Knowledge of road and traffic regulations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never Rarely Occasionally Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments such as stooping kneeling or crouching: Occasionally
• Adjusting moving and lifting objects in all directions: Occasionally
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Occasionally
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing:
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds:
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more:

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures:
• High temperatures:
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind:
• Noisy environments:
• Hazardous conditions:
• Shift work to include overnight work:
• Frequent overtime including weekends:
• Office environment:

Pave America and its companies offers a comprehensive competitive and inclusive set of health financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color age national origin religion physical and mental disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity/assignment citizenship pregnancy or maternity protected veteran status or any other status prohibited by applicable national federal state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and its companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background compliance with OFCCP requirements we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender race and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.