Asphalt Laborer

The Scruggs Company; Cochran (GA); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Medical/dental/vision

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Stock purchase program

Annual boot plan

Job summary

The Scruggs Company in Cochran, GA is seeking Asphalt Laborers to join our Asphalt Operations team. This entry-level role offers an opportunity to grow your career with a company that values safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities include assisting with paving prep, using hand and power tools, and adhering to all safety rules. No prior experience required; training is provided and wage depends on experience.

We offer a strong benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing basic information is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, add and subtract whole numbers increases training opportunities.
• Willingness to follow safety rules and learned procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparatory and laborious asphalt paving tasks.
• Operate hand, power or mechanical tools as directed.
• Follow safety rules and maintain clean work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math basics

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Shovel

Rake

Hammer

Tamp

Saw

Job description

In search of an opportunity to advance in your profession? We can offer you an incredible opportunity to grow your career with The Scruggs Company! We offer an amazing company culture, competitive compensation packages, and career development opportunities. The Scruggs Company is seeking Asphalt Laborers to join our Asphalt Operations team at our Cochran division. If you are an experienced, motivated, and skilled individual, we would like to meet you!

Job Description:

The successful candidate will assist in the preparatory and laborious work associated with asphalt paving operations.

Job Duties:

• The ability to perform various laborious tasks requiring the use of hand, power or mechanical tools, I.E.; shovel, rake, pick hammer, tamp, saw, and other tools of the trade.
• The ability to perform various laborious tasks requiring the handling of various construction materials, I.E.; concrete, asphalt, stone, traffic control devices, etc.
• Follow all safety rules and keep work area and tools in clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Complete all assigned Learning Management System training initiatives.

Experience & Knowledge:

• No previous experience is required; experience in a particular department would affect wage amount paid.
• Most general construction working positions do not require any specific background or knowledge. However the ability to read, write, add, and subtract of whole numbers increases the opportunity to be upgraded or trained in other skills in the company that do require such knowledge.

Exercise judgment to comply with instructions or prescribed routines, methods or practices involved in the making of minor decisions within the limitations of standard methods and procedures.

Physical Activity & Demand:

Position requires the ability to climb, to grasp, to push and pull, to bend at the waist, to walk and stand for long periods of time and to lift up to 50 pounds. Position requires the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communications.

Mental & Visual Demand:

Continuous mental and visual attention required to avoid hazards and mistakes.

Responsibility for Equipment:

Responsible for preventing damage to tools and equipment being used to perform and complete task assigned.

Responsibility for Material:

Responsibly for preventing damage to materials worked with.

Responsibility for Safety of Others:

Normal care necessary to prevent injury to others, due to inherent hazard.

Responsibility for Work of Others:

Responsible for own work.

Working Conditions:

Disagreeable working conditions with continuous exposure to dust, dirt, seasonal temperature variances, wet cement, with several elements continuously present to the extent of being objectionable.

Injuries should they occur, would result in partial incapacitation due to cuts and sprains.

Compensation:

• Industry Leading Wagesff-Season Hourly Guarantee
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability Plans available
• PTO Days/Paid Sick Days/Paid Holidays
• 401(k) w/ company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Annual Employee Boot Plan

A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties, all duties and requirements are essential job functions. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities; however, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.