Entry Level - Paving Laborer

Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC is accepting applications for Paving Laborers. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. We are looking for long term employees who are seeking a great career!

As a full-time employee of Scotty’s, you will be eligible for many of our competitive company benefits:

• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Retirement Plan (Employer Paid Retirement)

Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC is a subsidiary of Houchens Industries and participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

• General laborer position to work on construction projects.
• Pushes and pulls asphalt rake to level asphalt to fine grade specifications.
• Uses sledgehammer to drive pins, uses pick and shovel to dig.
• Hooks up trailers, fastens attachments to equipment.
• Flagger duties, sets up traffic control, places barrels and cones.
• Smooths freshly poured asphalt, shovels asphalt, or other materials.
• Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management.
• Opportunities for advancement within the paving crew and training on job equipment

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Able to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
• Ability to get along with others.
• Positive customer service-oriented attitude.

• Standing/Walking:
  Frequent – required to stand and walk on uneven, hot surfaces for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Lifting:
  Occasional – must lift up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level (e.g., tools, cones, shoveling asphalt, etc).
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Occasional – generate forces of 75+ pounds using asphalt rakes and shovels when working the asphalt.
• Bending/Crouching/Kneeling:
  Occasional – frequent postural changes required while raking, shoveling, or compacting asphalt.
• Balancing:
  Frequent – must maintain balance on hot, moving, or sloped surfaces and in proximity to traffic and equipment.
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  High heat exposure, dust, fumes, noise, and proximity to live traffic and hot materials.
• Reaching/Handling/Gripping:
  Frequent – grip strength of 75 lbs+ required for tools such as lutes, shovels, and hand tampers.
• Climbing:
  Occasional – must climb on/off paving equipment, trailers, and in/out of uneven terrain.
• Carrying:
  Occasional – carry up to 35 pounds for up to 50 feet (e.g., lutes, tools, or barrels).
• Sitting:
  Infrequent – primarily works while standing or walking; may occasionally ride in or assist with equipment.

Scotty’s Contracting and Stone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.