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Asphalt Laborer (Yard Man)
General Description
Seeking skilled and unskilled asphalt laborers.
Key Duties
Individuals will be expected to carry out a wide range of tasks which may include:
- Raking Asphalt
- Dumping trucks
- Operating some machinery, such as tractor broom
- Shoveling, sweeping, and using a wheelbarrow
- Must be able to work nights and weekends when required
Qualification Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key 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.
- Education and Experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Driver’s license (preferred)
- Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
- Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by Paving Personnel to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
- Occasionally work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of power tools or hand tools involved in cleaning.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds individually and up to 90 pounds with assistance.
- Manual dexterity to push a wheelbarrow, use hand tools, such as, shovel, rake, pick-axe, and to form proper hand signals for dumping trucks
- Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
- Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
- Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
- Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that Paving Personnel encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, commonly found in road construction.
- Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.
- Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and near traffic.
Company Benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
- Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Maternity Leave
- Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
- Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
- 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
- Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
- Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
- Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives
We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
Vinci Construction USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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