Asphalt Laborer CDL

L.L. Pelling, Co.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Life insurance (employee/spouse/depend

Short-term disability insurance

Voluntary LT disability

Voluntary term life insurance

Employee events

Wellness Program

Safety incentive

Job summary

L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. seeks an asphalt laborer with a CDL for a seasonal, physically demanding role in heavy construction. You will transport equipment, load materials, and perform site preparation tasks across multiple job sites.

The position requires a valid CDL, ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, and the stamina to work long hours outdoors, with day and night shifts available. Benefits accompany seasonal employment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with insurable driving record.
• Able to safely transport equipment to and from job sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform strenuous manual labor including walking, bending, standing, and kneeling.
• Load and unload trucks, haul materials, and transport tools to job sites.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Prepare surfaces by measuring, marking, and staking.
• Assist in setting up and tearing down traffic control devices.
• Control traffic on sites by flagging as needed.
• Transport equipment to/from job sites using CDL.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL

Manual labor

Physical stamina

Tool operation

Job description

L.L. Pelling Company, Inc.

This seasonal position performs a wide variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects. When project locations change, the asphalt laborer with a commercial driver's license will help transport equipment to the next job site.

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.
• Transport equipment to and from job sites using a commercial driver's license.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid commercial driver’s license with insurable driving record
• Able to safely transport equipment to and from job sites.
• 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, & dependents
• Short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Employee appreciation events & gifts
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program

Company Info:
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!

Pre-employment drug screening employer
Random drug testing employer
Minorities, women, and vets encouraged to apply.
LL Pelling participates in E-Verify post-employment.

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Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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