Asphalt Laborer And Equipment Operator

Utah Asphalt Company; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Asphalt Company is seeking an Asphalt Laborer and Equipment Operator for a full-time, on-site role in Spanish Fork, UT. You will assist with asphalt paving, patching, and maintenance under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing work areas, loading materials, operating rollers, compactors, skid steers, and other paving equipment, and following safety procedures on outdoor job sites. The role may require overtime and varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor environments.
• Experience or willingness to operate asphalt equipment under supervision.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE usage.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with asphalt paving, patching, and maintenance tasks.
• Prepare work areas, load/unload materials, and perform manual labor.
• Safely operate rollers, compactors, skid steers and related equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and coordinate with foreperson and crew.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rollers

Compactors

Skid steers

Job description

Company Description

Utah Asphalt Company is a locally based asphalt services provider operating out of Springville, Utah, and serving communities across the region. The company focuses on asphalt paving, repair, and maintenance for a variety of commercial, residential, and municipal projects. Team members work in a hands-on, field-oriented environment where safety, quality workmanship, and reliability are core priorities. The organization values dependable crew members who are ready to contribute to smooth operations and timely project completion.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Asphalt Laborer and Equipment Operator role located in Spanish Fork, UT. The role involves assisting with asphalt paving, patching, and maintenance, including preparing work areas, loading and unloading materials, and performing manual labor such as shoveling, raking, and sweeping. The equipment operator responsibilities include safely operating asphalt-related machinery and vehicles, such as rollers, compactors, skid steers, and other paving equipment, under the direction of a foreperson or supervisor. Day-to-day tasks include following safety procedures, performing basic equipment checks and maintenance, setting up and removing traffic control as needed, and working collaboratively with the crew to complete projects on schedule. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve occasional overtime to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, and working in outdoor environments.
• Experience operating construction or asphalt equipment (e.g., rollers, compactors, skid steers) or willingness to learn under supervision.
• Strong attention to safety, including following company safety policies, using personal protective equipment, and maintaining situational awareness on job sites.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for conducting simple equipment inspections, reporting issues, and assisting with routine maintenance.
• Reliable work ethic, punctuality, and ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; experience driving trucks or hauling equipment is a plus.
• Previous experience in asphalt, paving, construction, or related trades is preferred but not required; on-the-job training may be provided.
• High school diploma or equivalent is beneficial.