Asphalt Laborer

Lone Star Paving; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Competitive hourly rate

Medical, dental, disability benefits

401k retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Lone Star Paving is seeking a Common Laborer to join its paving crew in Central Texas. The role focuses on asphalt work, patching, and prep tasks performed outdoors with safety as a priority and collaboration with foreman and superintendent.

The ideal candidate will handle basic labor tasks, operate small tools when required, and support the crew in traffic control and site preparation to maintain high standards on projects across Texas.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with ability to perform physical tasks.
• Working knowledge of asphalt production and related equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• General laborer duties on asphalt paving, patching or prep crews.
• Shovel, rake and handle small tools as needed.
• Equipment cleanup and occasional small power tool use.
• Assist in signaling operators and in traffic control setup (signs, barricades, cones).
• Collaborate with the team to meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Entry Level Position

Asphalt knowledge

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor, operating in the Central Texas region with paving crews, HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality control. Our operations complete heavy highway and civil projects throughout Texas. We pride ourselves in being a family-oriented organization with a goal of upholding the safety and health of our number one asset, our employees.

Position Overview

The Common Laborer position is an integral part of the paving crew working with the entire team, foreman, and superintendent to ensure paving jobs are completed to high standards. The ideal candidate is familiar with physical labor and is able to perform tasks related to asphalt work in numerous settings and environments.

Key Responsibilities

• General laborer duties associated with asphalt paving, patching or prep crews.
• Required ability to shovel, rake and handle other small tools.
• Equipment cleanup as needed.
• May be called upon to run small power tools.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year (or under) experience
• Must be organized with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Must be positive, friendly, and professional.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety policy, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Entry Level Position
• Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment, and an understanding of operations and safety requirements is preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, a plus
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required

Working Conditions

• Be available for overtime, extended hours, night shifts, and weekends as required.
• Some travel may be required as our operations span throughout Texas.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include but not be limited to inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Proper PPE is required at all times.

Benefits

• This position is FULL TIME.
• The pay structure for this role will be based on a competitive hourly rate.
• This position will qualify for the employee benefit program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer