Asphalt Crew Laborer
Overview:
The construction laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at highway and heavy construction projects. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials.The position may assist other workers.
Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects; performs manual work in preparing surfaces for paving.
- Shovels bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction areas.
- Assists in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix. Excavates and fills trenches and ditches.
- Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
- Performs materials handling and storage.
- Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials.
- Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or HR manager.
Qualifications:
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.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Driver license required
- Some travel may be required.
Pre-employment checks include reference checks and drug testing and DMV records (as needed).
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: Occasionally
- Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Occasionally
- 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: Occasionally
- 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:Rarely
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Occasionally
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
- Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
- Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely
Working Conditions:
- Low temperatures: Occasionally
- High temperatures: Occasionally
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Rarely
- Noisy environments: Occasionally
- Hazardous conditions: Never
- Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
- Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
- Office environment:Rarely
Pave America and it's 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 it's 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 inquiries.
In 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.