Asphalt Laborer

L.L. Pelling, Co.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Company-sponsored life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Employee appreciation events

Wellness Program

Job summary

A construction company in Cedar Rapids is seeking an Asphalt Laborer for a seasonal position. The role requires strenuous manual labor, operational handling of tools, and assisting in traffic control on job sites. Candidates must be at least 18, possess a valid driver’s license, and are able to lift up to 50 pounds. Benefits include paid holidays, life insurance, and wellness programs. This position starts in April 2026, offering steady work and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with insurable driving record.
• Able to stand, crouch, and walk for long periods (8+ hours).
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform strenuous manual labor that requires walking, bending, stooping, standing.
• Load and unload trucks and transport materials to job sites.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Assist in setting up and tearing down traffic control devices.

Skills

Ability to perform strenuous manual labor

Knowledge of basic math and tape measure

Capability to operate construction tools

Traffic control and flagging skills

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

L.L. Pelling Company, Inc.

Asphalt Laborer

3750 J St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

This seasonal position performs a wide variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects. Work starts in April 2026.

Duties:

• Perform strenuous manual labor that requires walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials, and transport tools to the job site.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Clean and prepare surface areas by properly measuring, marking, installing string line and staking.
• Assist in setting up and tearing down traffic control devices.
• Control traffic on job sites by flagging to guide traffic, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
• Able to safely drive company pickup trucks to and from job sites, as needed.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to perform basic math and read a tape measure.
• Able to stand, crouch, and walk for long periods of time (8+ hours).
• Have use of both hands to operate construction tools, lift, hoist, carry, grasp, and finger
• Able to climb in and out of pickup trucks, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to safely work alongside moving construction equipment and open lanes of traffic in both day and night conditions.
• Available to work days and nights, including overtime

Benefits:

Like our people, our benefits are some of the best in the area.

• Paid holidays
• Company-sponsored (free) life insurance for employee, spouse, & dependents
• Short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Employee appreciation events & gifts
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program

Company Info:

Since 1948, LL Pelling has earned a reputation for integrity, quality, and safety. We’re committed to treating our employees with fairness, offering competitive pay, maintaining safe work environments, and providing some of the best benefits in the construction industry. If you’re looking for a trusted employer with steady work all season and a rewarding compensation package, we’d love for you to join our team!

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