Asphalt Plant Laborer

United Companies, a CRH Company, commits to safety, empowerment, and development of its employees. We are the preferred source of quality sand, rock, and landscape products and construction services.

This is a skilled position involving control and operation of multiple types of asphalt equipment and labor duties. The Asphalt Plant Laborer performs various manual tasks and safely operates a variety of equipment.

Wage ranges from $21 to $23 per hour, dependent on experience.

• Greasing and adjusting plant equipment.
• Unloading AC tankers.
• Pull oil/asphalt and cold feed samples.
• Collect shot temperatures.
• Safely and efficiently operate skid steer/man lift.
• General upkeep of the plant area.
• Help perform maintenance and minor repairs on the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience and/or training in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of road construction experience preferred.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Must maintain a current driver’s license that meets state requirements.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required includes face shield, safety (hard‑toe) shoes, and coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment such as loader, backhoe, truck, car, and asphalt paving equipment requiring skill and independent judgment.

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to needs.
• 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.
• 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, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.

• Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above shoulders.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move from 35 to 50 lbs.
• Requires close, distance, color, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The role is performed…