Asphalt Laborer

Elitesi; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Colorado is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with maintaining and fueling equipment, operating various machinery, and cleaning debris on job sites. The role requires adherence to safety regulations and involves significant physical labor. Ideal candidates will be safety aware, organized, and capable of working under pressure. A high school diploma or GED is necessary, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to be held accountable for one’s conduct.
• Internally inspired to perform tasks to the best of one’s ability.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and fuel equipment, operate necessary machinery, and clean up debris.
• Adhere to safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Follow directions from supervisors regarding daily tasks.
• Perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, and moving materials.
• Secure and maintain tools to eliminate hazards.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Detail Oriented

Organized

Accountability

Reliability

Self-Motivated

Initiative

Working Under Pressure

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

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

• 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

Lift/Carry

Stand – Constantly; Walk – Frequently; Sit – Occasionally; Reach Above Shoulder – Occasionally; Climb – Occasionally; Squat or kneel – Occasionally; F – Frequently; 11‑20 lbs – Frequently; 21‑50 lbs – Occasionally; 51‑100 lbs – Occasionally; Over 100 lbs – Occasionally.

Push/Pull

13‑25 lbs – Occasionally; 26‑40 lbs – Occasionally; 41‑100 lbs – Occasionally.

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.