Paving​/Grading Laborer

PAVING AND GRADING LABORER

Pay: $22.00 - $31.00 per hour

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Established in 1943, we are a family‑oriented company that has been in business for three generations. We handle all types of asphalt paving projects, from minor repairs to large‑scale projects incorporating asphalt reclamation, recycling, and new construction.

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving, so aside from other responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be productive. The paving and grading laborer performs physically demanding labor and may operate hand and power tools. Tasks include preparing the site, cleaning rubble and debris, and removing waste materials.

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in the preparation and construction of site work and paving projects.
• Hand shovel, rake, or lute asphalt, aggregate, and dirt into a construction area while dispersing and leveling material to the desired outcome.
• Assist in patching and compacting asphalt, aggregate, and dirt.
• Clean, sweep, excavate, and fill holes, trenches, and ditches using various hand tools such as shovels, brooms, picks, and jackhammers.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Engage in material handling, including lifting, relocating, mixing/blending, and application of construction materials and supplies for project use and storage.
• Maintain a clean jobsite by picking up all tools and equipment and securing the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Excitement and motivation for the workday ahead.
• Professionalism and willingness to take direction and constructive criticism in the field.
• Prioritizes the safety of every individual on the job site.
• Expresses a genuine interest in the thoughts, opinions, and needs of coworkers and customers.
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work.
• General knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely. Ruston Paving does not tolerate shortcuts in safety.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance standards with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to perform job requirements in adverse field and weather conditions.

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work as described.
• Valid in‑state driver’s license (or the ability to obtain said license) is preferred.

• Employee shifts start and end at the local division office/shop. Transportation to and from the job site is provided.
• We pride ourselves on our clean appearance on every job site. Laundered uniforms and personal protective equipment are provided and must be worn in accordance with the company policy.
• Although it does not occur very often, projects may require out of town overnight stays. Per diem pay is offered when these projects occur.
• We provide double time pay for weekend work.
• Employees may be sent to other facility locations and operations to perform duties as required.

• Employees are regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Noise level is generally loud.
• Employees are regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employees may occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Excellent stamina is…