Asphalt Laborer

Ajax Paving Industries, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. is seeking a Laborer in Fort Myers, FL to support handwork on paving projects under the foreman and crew. You will ensure quality handwork, proper drainage, and accurate joints while assisting with prep, paving, cleanup, and finishing operations on site.

The role requires physical work in outdoor conditions with flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends as needed. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and reliable team player.
• Ability to work in outdoor construction environments.
• Willingness to follow foreman directions and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent quality, texture in handwork.
• Maintain proper drainage of handwork areas.
• Assure all joints are properly matched.
• Cuts, removes and straightedges all butt joints.
• Maintain cut off saw in safe operating condition.
• Assure overall job drainage.
• Assist in handwork, prep work and cleanup as directed by foreman.
• Keep compaction personnel informed when handwork areas are ready for compaction.
• Performs all functions as directed by foreman or lead operator in conjunction with preparation, layout, cleaning, paving, compaction, and finishing operations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Ambitious

Job description

Position Description

The laborer is responsible for the overall quality of the “handwork” on our jobs. We require that they be committed to the total Ajax team effort by contributing to the proper completion of the work as directed by the foreman.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: The following duties are descriptive and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Major duties include the following:

1. Maintain consistent quality, texture in handwork.
2. Maintain proper drainage of handwork areas.
3. Assure all joints are properly matched.
4. Cuts, removes and straightedges all butt joints.
5. Maintain cut off saw in safe operating condition.
6. Assure overall job drainage.
7. Assist in handwork, prep work and cleanup as directed by the foreman.
8. Keep compaction personnel informed when handwork areas are ready for compaction.
9. Performs all functions as directed by foreman or lead operator in conjunction with preparation, layout, cleaning, paving, compaction, and finishing operations.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

1. Adhere to all rules listed in the Ajax Employee Safe Practices Handbook.
2. Insure all Ajax quality standards are met.
3. Insure adherence to all federal, state, local and Ajax Safety and Environmental Rules and Regulations.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Field Environment - Work is exposed to outdoor conditions, noise and heat
2. Ability to work days, nights and weekends as required.

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

1. Reporting to work on time, after lunch, and not leaving early unless authorized.
2. Always providing proper notification and advance notice of absence.
3. Not abusing or taking advantage of personal days off.
4. Performing such other duties as may be required.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

1. Self-motivated
2. Ability to work well with subordinates peers and supervisors
3. Ambitious

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands of the position includes: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, twisting, reaching, bending, trunk movements, lifting minimum of 45 lbs., carrying, pushing/pulling, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing and talking.

BENEFITS

Ajax offers competitive pay and has excellent benefits; comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with discretionary employer match, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health and wellness program, direct deposit, referral bonuses, paid vacation and holidays.

Position Requirements

Note: The following duties are descriptive and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Major duties include the following:

1. Maintain consistent quality, texture in handwork.
2. Maintain proper drainage of handwork areas.
3. Assure all joints are properly matched.
4. Cuts, removes and straightedges all butt joints.
5. Maintain cut off saw in safe operating condition.
6. Assure overall job drainage.
7. Assist in handwork, prep work and cleanup as directed by the foreman.
8. Keep compaction personnel informed when handwork areas are ready for compaction.
9. Performs all functions as directed by foreman or lead operator in conjunction with preparation, layout, cleaning, paving, compaction, and finishing operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer / Must be drug-free / Minorities & females are encouraged to apply / Background verified / Pre-employment physical and drug testing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic.