Asphalt Laborer - CDL

For more than 60 years, The Gerken Companies have worked to successfully build and improve infrastructure throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. As technologies, people, and industry specifications have changed, our companies have as well. We have continued to grow and improve, and our excellent track record proves we are equipped to meet a wide variety of challenges.

Gerken Paving is currently seeking applicants for a full time, seasonal position as a General Laborer who possesses a Commercial Drivers License with the Hazardous Materials endorsement.

• Utilizing shovel, rake, lute measuring wheel, and other small hand tools
• Digging, spreading, and leveling construction materials as directed
• Lifting, carrying, and cleaning tools and equipment
• Performing a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor on heavy highway, roadway, excavation, and infrastructure projects
• Operating screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications, making normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade, and finishes cross section of asphalt material via screed controls
• Guides dump trucks while backing up to machine hopper when operating paver
• Operates other equipment on the project
• Follows all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an asphalt paving operation (road construction in high traffic areas) helpful
• Valid CDL with hazardous materials endorsement required
• Safe and acceptable driving record
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and nights when necessary
• Ability to work in a team as well as individually
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions such as cold, rain, heat, and humidity
• Union membership required

• Union membership with company paying into Heath and Pension plans
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Investment Program
• Employee Bonus Program
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
• YMCA membership (Individual or 2-person membership at no cost to employee; Family membership at a discounted rate)

The Gerken Companies are An Equal Opportunity Employer

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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