Asphalt Laborer

Cincinnati Asphalt; Texas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Asphalt Laborer, where your skills will contribute to vital infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll assist in preparing construction sites, operate essential tools, and ensure safety protocols are followed. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal responsibility. If you have a passion for construction and want to make a tangible impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in your career.

Benefits

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Company-provided Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of asphalt construction experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing construction sites for asphalt installation.
• Operate various hand and power tools safely.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols on site.

Skills

Asphalt construction experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Overview

Asphalt Laborer

About the Company

It takes a team to excavate, develop new site work, and enhance existing properties. Cincinnati Asphalt provides full-service asphalt, pavement maintenance, striping, site, and concrete construction services for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. We use the latest in technology and heavy equipment to plan and execute our construction projects.

Cincinnati Asphalt is dedicated to providing high quality construction solutions that prioritize safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our mission is to enhance infrastructure while fostering long-term relationships with our employees and clients through reliability, innovation, and excellence in service.

Responsibilities

Role Expectations and Competencies

• Completes all tasks with a high attention to detail.
• Adhere to and promote company safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your team.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards, concerns, or incidents immediately.
• Communicate and work with team members to coordinate tasks and maintain a productive work environment.
• Demonstrates ability to contribute value in a team setting.
• Act with integrity and employ ethical behavior during all stages of the project.
• Exhibit an established and growing technical expertise.
• Demonstrate a dedication to personal responsibility through the ability to overcome obstacles and produce tangible results.
• Assist in the preparation of construction sites, unloading, loading, and moving construction materials, and clearing debris and hazards.
• Prepare construction sites and areas to receive asphalt installation, which may include saw cutting, jack hammering, shoveling, grading stone, and compaction of areas.
• Assist in getting all necessary hand tools and equipment prepped and ready for use.
• Assist with layout of lots and roadways to establish paving direction and paving widths.
• Shovel, lute, tamp, torch, and run plate compactor as directed to facilitate the paving operation.
• Collaborate with Foreman to check grade and slope, as well as check ADA compliance as needed.
• Upon completion of the day, clean up all tools, aid in the cleanup of equipment, secure the site as needed by setting up cones and barricades, and properly place tools and equipment on the appropriate trucks and trailers.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, jackhammers, and other equipment.
• Direct traffic near construction sites when necessary to ensure the safety of workers and the public, including setup and maintenance of cones, barricades, and safety fencing.
• Strong commitment to attendance and punctuality is a must.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Experience in asphalt construction or a related field (2-4 years’ experience)
• OSHA 10 certification preferred but not required
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, sit, climb, work in challenging environments and on uneven surfaces, and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy materials (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to remain alert and see, hear, and respond to team members and the surrounding environment in highly safety-sensitive working conditions and near large heavy civil equipment and/or live traffic.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to pass Company pre-employment drug screen.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel out of town as needed.

Benefits

• Medical plan.
• Vision plan.
• Dental plan.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Company-provided Life Insurance Program.
• Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Adjusting, moving, and lifting objects in all directions.
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others.
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens.
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Working Conditions

• Low temperatures.
• High temperatures.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Noisy environments.
• Hazardous conditions.
• Shift work, including overnight work.
• Frequent overtime, including weekends.
• Office environment.

Pave America and its companies offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and its companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.