Paving Laborer

Career Opportunities:
Paving Laborer (523274)

Requisition
523274
-Posted
- Americas Materials

- Idaho Materials & Construction

- Full Time

- Production Workers

- United States

- Idaho

The General Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or at various on-site plant locations. This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

• Prepares ground surfaces for the road building process. Removes debris out of the construction path.
• Operates ground compactors, levels out and rakes dirt, sets string markers, and removes items within the area to be paved.
• Sets up fencing, barricades, and/or safety cones to block off the work area as needed.
• Prepares manhole covers, openings and water lines. May insert risers as needed.
• Walks behind paver machine to shovel and rake asphalt as it is applied to the ground. Levels out asphalt with rake and uses shovel to dig out manhole covers and water valve boxes that are buried by the asphalt.
• Cleans asphalt off tools and equipment after each work day.
• May assist with operating equipment as needed and if trained, including paver, roller, backhoe, water truck, etc.
• Performs other laborer tasks as needed to include cutting concrete or asphalt with saw, sweeping, etc.

• Uses various equipment, hand and power tools.
• Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations.
• Performs job site clean-up.
• Assists with flagging and traffic control as needed.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write correspondences and memos.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory and Order processing systems; uses job specific computer system for ticketing and two way radio for communications.

May be subject to drug testing, and physical agilities testing.

Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations;
Responds promptly to employee needs;
Responds to requests for service and assistance;
Meets commitments.

Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions,…