Prep Crew Laborer

Prep Crew Laborer

Western Rock Products, is A CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ground Preparation / Road Base Work
• 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.
• Paving & Grade Crew Support
• 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.
• Material Handling & Site Setup
• 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.
• General Labor Duties
• 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.

Safety & Compliance

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

Qualifications

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

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.