Asphalt Raker

Overview

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC. is a dynamic and award‑winning team dedicated to helping employees grow both professionally and personally. Sunland was voted one of the Phoenix Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work.” The company is committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.

• Competitive weekly pay and paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, vision)
• Life and disability insurance
• Award‑winning peers and projects
• Work/life balance and community involvement

The Asphalt Raker works with rakes to level the asphalt mix as it leaves the paving screed, ensuring the surface is ready for rolling.

• Perform all duties in alignment with Sunland’s core values.
• Work quickly, productively, and safely to meet production goals set by foreman, superintendent, or production manager.
• Follow daily production schedules and activities.
• Advocate and maintain safety, following policies and procedures.
• Participate in job‑site and safety meetings and required training.
• Ensure the job‑site is safe and traffic is controlled before commencing work.
• Communicate effectively with operators, truck drivers, and general laborers.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Report equipment problems or malfunctions to supervisor or shop personnel.
• Set up and tear down equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean job site, picking up all tools and equipment each day.
• Handle materials in compliance with SDS sheets.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors to complete jobs.
• Serve as a front‑line company representative, providing excellent service to the customer and public.
• Use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, etc.
• Perform additional general laborer work as necessary.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Customer focus
• Ownership and results driven
• Teamwork orientation, diversity, and inclusion
• Ethics: honesty, integrity, do the right thing
• Safety:
  The foundation of everything we do

• Safety‑sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol policy and OHSA regulations.
• All employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Act as a safety ambassador, complying with federal, state, and local laws and company safety policy.

• Work on construction sites requiring communication, reading printed materials, and stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and reach with hands and arms.
• Operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, and other tools within safety guidelines.
• Work outside frequently for long periods in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Possible exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, viruses, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles, machines, and dust/debris.

Full‑time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Willingness to travel to any and all job sites without exception.

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months to one year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English preferred.
• Current driver’s license preferred.
• Clean motor‑vehicle record if operating a company vehicle.
• Pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening and background check.

Sunland Asphalt is an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. Sunland Asphalt evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Sunland Asphalt is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.