Asphalt Laborer

Elite Surface Infrastructure; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Elite Surface Infrastructure, an Englewood, CO-based contractor, is seeking a full-time asphalt highway crew member. The role involves maintaining and fueling equipment, operating plate compactors and blowers, and assisting paving crews with raking and leveling duties.

Typical schedule is Monday to Friday with some Saturdays, 7:00am–5:30pm; pay is $21–$28 per hour, non-exempt, and benefits include 401(k), health and dental, HSA, life and vision insurance, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Safety awareness and adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy for asphalt work.
• Strong organization and reliability to manage daily tasks.
• Accountability for actions and safety on job sites.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew.
• Self-motivation and initiative to solve on-site challenges.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and fuel equipment, operate plate compactors and backpack blower.
• Assist paving crews with duties like raking, shoveling, and leveling dirt/gravel.
• Store, secure and clean tools to prevent hazards on site.
• Follow supervisor directions and project-specific expectations.
• Maintain safety practices and PPE compliance on all job sites.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Detail Oriented

Organized

Accountability

Reliability

Initiative

Self-Motivated

Working Under Pressure

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Description

Department: Asphalt

Job Status: Full Time/Weather Dependent

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: TBD

Grade/Level: $21-$28/Hr.

Amount of Travel Required: TBD

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays. 7:00am to 5:30pm, hours & days can vary based upon Owner/GC requirements and workload.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement plan & 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Elite Surface Infrastructure Overview

Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI) is a growing company located in Englewood Colorado and has been working along the Colorado front range since 1998. ESI is one of the largest construction companies in Colorado that self-performs a variety of services including Underground Utilities, Milling, Asphalt, Paving, Grading, Concrete, and Earthwork for Infrastructure and Infrastructure Improvement Projects in the commercial, municipal, and federal sectors.

POSITION SUMMARY

Help maintain and fuel equipment, operate plate compactors, backpack blower, shovel and rake asphalt mats as well as clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. Emphasis to detail shall include, but not limited to, where each asphalt lift relates to existing asphalt, curb, inlets, manholes, valves, joints and other fixed structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adhere to all company safety requirements, procedures and policies along with OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• When working with co-workers, constant eye contact will be maintained when backing equipment, communicating using hand signals or other movements.
• Follow direction of supervisor as to daily task and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Performing general physical activities. Performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling and moving of materials.
• Handling and moving objects – using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating objects.
• Operate plate compactors, backpack blower, and walk behind asphalt saw.
• Assists paving crews with various duties such as: rake/shovel, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Secure, maintain and clean tools at the job site to eliminate potential hazards.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Preferred up to 6 months, but none required.

Requirements: Valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background investigation, and drug screening.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, and material handling
  Lift 10–50 lbs. frequently; up to 100 lbs. occasionally
  Occasional climbing and overhead reaching
  Continuous physical activity throughout workday
  PPE required at all times on job sites

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (hard hat, eye & ear protection, safety vest, gloves, dust mask or respirator, fall protection gear, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor with varying weather conditions and degrees of temperature.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Accessibility

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.