Asphalt Paving Laborer

Asphalt Paving Laborer

Job Description

Department:
Myrl & Roy's

Reports to:

Asphalt Forman & Superintendent

Job Summary:

The primary functions of an asphalt paving laborer include preparing, spreading, raking, and compacting hot asphalt to create smooth, durable surfaces like roads and parking lots.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Does not have any direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform physical duties of the task assigned.

• Follows all company safety policies.

• Display good communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and instructions.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers.

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sweeping, and removing debris from work areas.

• Raise manholes.

• Apply asphalt by raking, luting, and shoveling hot asphalt mix to the proper grade, thickness, and slope.

• Maintain and operate equipment safely, such as rollers and plate compactors.

• Be able to safely use or operate tools like shovels, hand tampers, power brooms, and hand and power tools.

• All other duties assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Good work attendance is a must.

• Ability to work safely in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, squat, bend, and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.

• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

L.G. Everist, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.