Asphalt Crew Laborer

Overview

The paving and pavement maintenance laborer will perform tasks involving physical labor at parking lots and roadways by operating one or several types of maintenance equipment. This position may also require routine repair and maintenance of equipment in addition to other duties.

Responsibilities

• Use of push blower and/or wire broom to clean surface prior to application of seal coat or crack fill material.
• Preparation of surface utilizing an asphalt crack cleaner to open surface cracks prior to filling.
• Application of crack fill material utilizing a crack seal kettle wand and/or a crack seal melting pot.
• Application of seal coat material utilizing a long-handled squeegee and/or spray wand.
• Manual labor including shoveling, brooming, and raking.
• Occasional equipment operation as trained
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• General laborer duties associated with asphalt paving, patching, or prep crews.
• Required ability to shovel, rake, and handle other small tools.
• Equipment cleanup as needed.
• May be called upon to run small power tools.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and dusty environments.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Timekeeping via T-Sheets application required.
• Be able to work overtime when required.
• Must have strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Communication skills, ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and the general public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear is recommended.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
  
  

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: Rarely
• 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: Constantly
• 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:Occasionally
• 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: Occasionally
• 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: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: Occasionally
  
  

Working Conditions

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• 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.