What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Paving Laborer position at Gulf Pride Companies?
Company Overview:
We are a respected leader in asphalt paving, known for delivering high-quality projects across Southern Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
Position Overview:
Asphalt Laborers assist in the paving for roads, highways, and parking lots and are essential to the construction/paving crew. They use handheld tools to assist in the paving and construction of highways, private roadways, parking lots, and driveways.
Essential Functions and Duties:
Safety Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for each task.
- Follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
- Adhere to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by the company.
- Report any safety issues to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
- Follow Traffic Control Crew instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements.
Work Responsibilities:
- Assist construction/paving crew with various duties such as shoveling, raking, and flagging.
- Dig, spread, and level construction materials.
- Lift, carry, and hold materials, tools, and supplies.
- Assist in the placement, moving, and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices.
- Operate handheld and power tools needed to complete jobs within specifications.
- Follow the direction of the Foreman regarding daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job site.
- Work with the asphalt crew to pave roadways per plan specifications and perform tasks of other positions as needed to meet daily schedules and estimates.
- Assumes additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements:
- Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes for extended hours (normal shift is 8-10 hours).
- Ability to withstand physical demands associated with heavy highway construction.
- Must be flexible with last-minute schedule changes, location changes, and shift changes.
- Willingness to work weekends when necessary and overtime when required.
- Availability to travel for out-of-town work.
- Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating a company vehicle, employee must meet Driver Qualification Standards.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. using proper lifting techniques and perform repetitive physical motions such as stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching, and squatting.
- Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
- Must always wear proper attire including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- 2 or more years of experience with asphalt crews preferred.
- Ability to handle several projects at once while maintaining tight deadlines.
- Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the public.
- Valid Driver’s License preferred.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures.
- Exposure to heat and cold weather extremes.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status, or any other protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Overtime pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
