Prep Crew Laborer

Position Overview

Prep crew laborer supports highway, grade and paving crews by performing manual labor tasks required to prepare the ground for road construction. This includes clearing, grading, leveling, and assisting with base and paving operations.

• Prepare ground surfaces for road construction, including grading and leveling subgrade and base materials.
• Remove debris, obstacles, and unsuitable material from the construction path.
• Shovel, rake, and spread aggregate, dirt, and road base materials.
• Operate hand tools and compactors to level and compact base layers.
• Set grade stakes and string lines to guide base preparation and paving work.

• Assist paving crews by raking and leveling material behind paving equipment.
• Walk alongside pavers to help shape and finish roadway surfaces.
• Signal equipment operators to ensure proper alignment, material placement, and safe movement.

• Load, unload, move, and distribute materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with traffic control setup (cones, barricades, signage).
• Clean tools, maintain equipment, and keep the job site organized.

• Perform manual labor such as digging, sweeping, and compacting materials.
• Operate small power tools (e.g., saws, jackhammers) as needed.
• Assist with minor adjustments to structures such as manholes or drainage features.

• Follow OSHA/MSHA and company safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report hazards or issues to supervisors.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondences and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory and Order processing systems; uses job specific computer system for ticketing and two way radio for communications.

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional employee situations;
  Responds promptly to employee needs;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning / Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance / Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve…