Laborer - Commercial Asphalt Division Job Roanoke area,Virginia USA,Construction

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Under general supervision of a superintendent or foreman, a Laborer performs a variety of manual or semiskilled tasks to install, repair, and maintain asphalt surfaces like roads, parking lots, and driveways.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Surface Preparation: Clearing debris, sweeping work areas, and digging or repairing holes to prepare for new asphalt.
Asphalt Distribution
:
Shoveling, raking, and spreading hot mix asphalt or stone materials by hand shovel, skid loader, lutes and or other means where necessary.
Finishing & Compaction
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Using lutes and tamping tools to smooth surface irregularities and ensure the asphalt meets specific grade and thickness requirements.
Equipment Operation
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Operating small power tools like jackhammers, pavement saws, and vibratory plate compactors.
Traffic Control: Setting up barricades, cones, and signs, and assists in traffic control to direct and promote a safe work zone
Crew Support
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Assisting machine operators (paver and screed operators) by signaling movement or loading/unloading materials.
Cleans, greases, and assists in maintaining equipment and tools
Guides and directs dump trucks while backing.
Receives and accumulates delivery tickets

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to life and carry heavy loads of 40-50 pounds or more on a day-to-day basis
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
Capacity to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods, often ranging from 8 to 4 hours, without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Ability to quickly make coordinated movements of ones hand/arms to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
Comfort working in extreme temperatures (health and cold), humidity, and dusty environments
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and or written directions paying attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior construction or paving experience preferred but not required
Ability to work in a team environment providing respect to all individuals
Ability to follow verbal instructions
Reliable transportation is required

BENEFITS:

Medical Health Savings Account
Dental Employer paid life/AD&D insurance
Vision Employer paid short term disability
401K Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off and Holidays Employee Wellness Program
Competititve pay is provided for this position with an entry pay range beginning at $16.00/hour with consideration for years of experience and skill set.

This job description should not be construed to imply that this is exclusive standards of the position. Employees are directed to follow additional instructions and perform related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.