Asphalt​/Paving Laborer

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Pay rates vary by project. Certain projects are subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and may pay substantially more than the company's standard base rate. Employees working on these projects will be compensated according to the applicable wage determination and classification. The standard starting pay rate for laborer positions is $17.00 per hour.

Mesa Verde/Agg Tec welcomes applicants from across Southern New Mexico and West Texas including Las Cruces, El Paso, Ruidoso, Roswell, Artesia, Carrizozo, Mescalero, Cloudcroft, and surrounding communities. Travel Incentive Program available for eligible employees.

The Asphalt/Paving Laborer performs a variety of tasks supporting asphalt paving, roadway construction, maintenance, and repair operations. This position assists paving crews by preparing surfaces, placing and finishing asphalt, maintaining traffic control devices, and ensuring a safe and productive work environment.

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• Assist with roadway, highway, parking lot, and asphalt paving operations.
• Prepare project areas for paving activities.
• Shovel, rake, lute, and spread asphalt materials.
• Assist paving machine, roller, and screed operators.
• Clean and prepare joints, edges, and surfaces prior to paving.
• Perform asphalt patching and roadway maintenance activities.
• Set up and maintain traffic control devices and work zones.
• Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment.
• Operate hand and power tools as directed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in hot environments.
• Basic knowledge of construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to work safely around paving equipment and moving traffic.
• Ability to work up to 15 hours per day during peak season.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attendance.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous asphalt paving or construction experience preferred but not required. Traffic control experience is a plus.

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and loud machinery.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).