What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ground Hand position at Summit Materials?
Overview
Location: Big Spring, TX
The Laborer role plays a vital role in supporting asphalt and construction operations by assisting in various tasks related to installing, maintaining, and repairing asphalt pavements and construction projects. This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a willingness to work in outdoor environments.
Benefits
What To Expect During Our Hiring Process
Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We'repassionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.
At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are...you belong.
Location: Big Spring, TX
The Laborer role plays a vital role in supporting asphalt and construction operations by assisting in various tasks related to installing, maintaining, and repairing asphalt pavements and construction projects. This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a willingness to work in outdoor environments.
Benefits
- Recession Resistant Industry
- Consistent work, with a work/life balance
- Overtime Opportunities
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
- Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
- Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
- Maintaining good communication skills when dealing with internal and external teams.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Support asphalt construction/ paving crew by preparing and setting up work sites.
- Working with laying asphalt materials, and operating hand tools and machines when necessary.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures at all times.
- Wearing proper PPE equipment when necessary.
- Experience required: 6 months to a year in construction, asphalt, paving, or other related fields.
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation to work.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
- High school education or GED equivalent.
What To Expect During Our Hiring Process
- Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Record Check
- 5-Panel Drug Screen
- Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
- Paid Orientation
- A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!
Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We'repassionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.
At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are...you belong.
