Asphalt Laborer

Blythe Construction Inc; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

Company Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Maternity Leave

Company Paid Employee/Family EAP

Job summary

Blythe Construction, Inc. is hiring Asphalt Laborers in Lexington, NC. The role involves working with hot mix asphalt and road construction, primarily using hands, feet, and tools to prepare and finish surfaces.

Responsibilities include assisting with paving operations, signaling and coordinating with heavy equipment operators, and performing site cleanup and material handling as required. Entry-level position with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate with supervisors and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside Asphalt Paver operations and identify areas needing attention.
• Use hand tools such as asphalt lute and shovel to shape and smooth surfaces.
• Serve as Spotter for dump trucks and other heavy equipment with clear communication.
• Operate small equipment including broom tractor, skid steer, roller, chop saw, grinders, or walk-behind saw.
• Shovel, sweep, and use a wheelbarrow as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Understand work directions

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Asphalt lute

Shovel

Wheelbarrow

Broom tractor

Skid steer

Job description

Asphalt Laborers typically have previous experience working with hot mix asphalt or in road construction; predominately working with their hands, feet and using consistent thought process in decision making and executing instructions.

Key Duties

Asphalt Laborers will be expected to carry out a wide range of tasks which may include:

• Walking alongside Asphalt Paver operations, identifying asphalt surface areas, that require attention.
• Utilizing hand tools, such as Asphalt Lute and Shovel, to manipulate asphalt to ensure smooth asphalt surface.
• Serving at the Spotter for dump trucks and other heavy equipment; which consists of visual, verbal and hand communication(s).
• Operating small equipment, such as broom tractor, skid steer, roller, chop saw, grinders, walk behind saw, etc.
• Shoveling, sweeping, and using a wheelbarrow
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience. This position is an entry-level role and requires minimal experience in the asphalt industry.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s license (preferred)
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Physical Demands.

• Constant ability to walk at slow pace, on various walking surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, dirt and stone.
• Frequent ability to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Frequent physical dexterity to use hand tools, such as a hand shovel and asphalt lute; consisting of pushing/pulling and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to use steps and handle/grab bard to access and egress heavy mobile equipment.
• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

Work Environment.

• Work is performed outdoors, in various weather conditions; typically excluding below freezing temperatures.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, commonly found in road construction.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and near traffic.

Demonstrates Safety 1 st .

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to perform work.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & VisionInsurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.

Blythe Construction, Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company - Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company, are hereby referred to as Vinci Construction USA

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