What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Laborer position at South Star Group?
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform physical tasks in high traffic areas, for long periods of time, in all weather conditions
- Operate heavy equipment related to asphalt paving
- Place, shovel and rake materials with hand tools
- Lift, carry tools and materials
- Run plate whacker and jumping jack
- Other duties assigned as needed
- Control and guide machine to lay asphalt
- Fill tanks or hoppers with paving materials
- Spread and compact asphalt paving
- Smooth out stone or concrete using special attachments
- Ensure all machines are well-oiled, serviced, and inspected
- Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact and finish road materials, according to specifications
- Operate other machines such as loaders
- Push dump trucks to maintain flow of asphalt into hoppers
- Drive or attach machines onto tractor trailers
- Light burners on machines and regulate screed temperatures
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work flexible shifts which include days, nights, some weekends and overtime
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull and be on your feet for long periods of time
- Valid driver’s license is preferred.
- Assure all safety procedures are followed
- Experience with asphalt paving.
- Ability to operate different types of equipment is a plus
Join our team today and contribute your skills to exciting construction projects while growing your career in a dynamic environment!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Brownsville, TX 78521 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brownsville, TX 78521: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $15