Asphalt Laborer

Lonestarpavingtx; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Lone Star Paving, a paving contractor in Central Texas, is seeking a Common Laborer to join the crew. The role supports asphalt paving, patching, and prep work under the guidance of foremen and superintendents. The position requires hands-on labor, reliability, and a commitment to safety in outdoor environments.

Candidates should be comfortable with overtime, variable hours, and some travel across Texas. High school education is preferred, and prior experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level common laborer role with focus on asphalt paving and safety.
• Must be able to shovel, rake, and handle small tools.
• Promotes and adheres to safety policies across crews.
• Outdoor work with overtime, weekends, and travel across Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties on asphalt paving, patching, or prep crews.
• Shovel, rake, and handle small tools as required.
• Assist with equipment cleanup and, if needed, operate small power tools.
• Signal equipment operators to coordinate movements and material placement.
• Help place and remove signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic devices.
• Adhere to safety policies and cooperate with team members.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

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