Asphalt Laborer

LL Pelling Co.; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Company-sponsored life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

L.L. Pelling, Co. in Marion, Iowa, seeks dedicated individuals for manual labor positions. Candidates will perform various tasks such as loading and unloading trucks, operating tools, and controlling traffic at job sites.

The ideal candidate must have a valid driver's license, pass a drug screening, and be capable of lifting heavy materials. The position offers outstanding benefits including paid holidays, life insurance, and a wellness program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with insurable driving record.
• Able to safely drive company pickup trucks to job sites.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to stand, crouch, and walk for long periods (8+ hours).
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform strenuous manual labor including walking, bending, and kneeling.
• Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Control traffic on job sites by flagging as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Reading a tape measure

Manual labor skills

Operating construction tools

Job description

L.L. Pelling Company, Inc.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Since 1948, LL Pelling has earned a reputation for integrity, quality, and safety. We’re committed to treating our employees with fairness, offering competitive pay, maintaining safe work environments, and providing some of the best benefits in the construction industry. If you’re looking for a trusted employer with steady work all season and a rewarding compensation package, we’d love for you to join our team!

Duties

• Perform strenuous manual labor that requires walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials, and transport tools to the job site.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Clean and prepare surface areas by properly measuring, marking, installing string line and staking.
• Assist in setting up and tearing down traffic control devices.
• Control traffic on job sites by flagging to guide traffic, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Able to safely drive company pickup trucks to and from job sites, as needed.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to perform basic math and read a tape measure.
• Able to stand, crouch, and walk for long periods of time (8+ hours).
• Have use of both hands to operate construction tools, lift, hoist, carry, grasp, and finger.
• Able to climb in and out of pickup trucks, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to safely work alongside moving construction equipment and open lanes of traffic in both day and night conditions.
• Available to work days and nights, including overtime.

Benefits

Like our people, our benefits are some of the best in the area.

• Paid holidays
• Company-sponsored (free) life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Employee appreciation events & gifts
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program