Asphalt Construction Laborer

Davita Inc.; Ingleside (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le domaine du pavage asphaltiques recherche des ouvriers de construction en asphalte. Les candidats doivent être capables d'effectuer des tâches physiques variées, d'utiliser des outils manuels et de travailler en équipe dans divers environnements de chantier. Ce poste d'entrée nécessite un diplôme de secondaire et une capacité à comprendre des instructions verbales et visuelles.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Personal Time Off

401(k) Plan with employer match

Continuing Education and Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ce poste est un rôle de niveau d'entrée nécessitant une expérience minimale dans l'industrie de l'asphalte.
• Une licence de conduire est préférée.

Responsibilities

• Responsabilité d'utiliser des outils à main pour manipuler l'asphalte.
• Travailler en extérieur dans diverses conditions météorologiques.
• Servir de spotter pour les camions et les équipements lourds.

Skills

Comunication efficace

Utilisation d'outils à main

Capacité à travailler en équipe

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Virginia Paving Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance


• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy


• Short and Long Term Disability


• Voluntary Term Life Insurance


• Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)


• (8) Paid Observed Holidays


• 401(k) Plan w/employer match


• Continuing Education and Training Opportunities


• Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares


• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program


• Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities

General Description Asphalt Construction Laborers typically have previous experience working with hot mix asphalt or in road construction; predominately working with their hands, feet and using consistent thought process in decision making and executing instructions.

Key Duties Asphalt Laborers are responsible for carrying out a wide range of physical responsibilities which may include:

• Walking alongside Asphalt Paver operations, identifying asphalt surface areas, that require attention.

• Utilizing hand tools, such as Asphalt Lute and Shovel, to manipulate asphalt to ensure smooth asphalt surface.

• Serving at the Spotter for dump trucks and other heavy equipment; which consists of visual, verbal and hand communication(s).

• Operating small equipment, such as broom tractor, skid steer, roller, chop saw, grinders, walk behind saw, etc.

• Shoveling, sweeping, and using a wheelbarrow

• Other duties, as assigned.

General To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience This position is an entry-level role and requires minimal experience in the asphalt industry.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Driver's license (preferred)

• Must be able to understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Physical Demands The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Asphalt Laborer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant ability to walk at slow pace, on various walking surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, dirt and stone.

• Frequent ability to stoop, bend, and crouch.

• Frequent physical dexterity to use hand tools, such as a hand shovel and asphalt lute; consisting of pushing/pulling and lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Must be able to use steps and handle/grab bard to access and egress heavy mobile equipment.

• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Laborer will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors, in various weather conditions; typically excluding below freezing temperatures.

• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, commonly found in road construction.

• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.

• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and near traffic.

Demonstrates Safety 1st

It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.


• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.


• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act


• Identifies and turns in near miss reports


• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.


• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Virginia Paving Company is a leading asphalt pavement producer and paving contractor for the state of Virginia. We are proud to have worked on many of the projects that have helped shape the footprint of Northern Virginia, the Stafford County/Fredericksburg area, and Hampton Roads, Virginia. Our teams successfully complete hundreds of paving contracts every year for projects ranging from public roadways and interstates, to commercial parking areas, to government and military facilities. In every case, we do so safely and efficiently, using quality material produced in-house at one of our seven state-of-the-art facilities.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.