Asphalt Laborer/Operator

TEN MILE; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k) Plans

Career progression

Job summary

Ten Mile Paving is seeking an Asphalt Laborer/Operator in Washington, PA to assist with paving projects and operate paving equipment. You will help prepare sites, manage materials, and ensure quality workmanship on every job site. Training is available for motivated applicants.

Starting rate is $22/hr with an additional $30/hr when laying hot mix asphalt. Year-round work opportunities in other divisions may be available during winter months.

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt paving and/or road construction preferred.
• Pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and criminal background check.
• Have a valid drivers license.
• Ability to maintain a Medical Examiner's Certificate for DOT vehicles.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Follow safety requirements and procedures per Employee Handbook.
• Wear PPE in designated operations and production areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt paving equipment including paver, rollers, skid stead and milling machines.
• Prepare, maintain and clean job sites and dispose of debris.
• Shovel, rake and finish asphalt materials on construction projects.
• Assist in placement, displacement, and moving traffic control devices on site.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with team to complete projects on time and to standard.
• Wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, vest, boots, gloves).
• Report safety issues to supervisor and stay aware of hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned and support other divisions in winter.
• Take initiative and learn your role on the team.

Skills

Asphalt paving

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Tools

Paver

Rollers

Skid steer

Milling machine

Job description

Join Ten Mile Paving as an Asphalt Laborer/Operator in Washington, PA. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with Asphalt Paving projects, operating Paving Equipment and ensuring quality workmanship on every job site. Willing to train motivated applicants. Starting rate at $22/hr combined with an extra "Paving" rate totaling $30/hr when laying "hot mix" asphalt. - Year-round work opportunities in other divisions of the company available during winter months.

Responsibilities

• Thorough Operational knowledge (preferred) of various types of asphalt paving equipment including but not limited to; all aspects of an asphalt paver, rollers, skid steers and attachments, milling machine, and various tack and tarring machines.
• Prepare, maintain and clean job sites to ensure efficient workflow. This will include removing and properly disposing of debris and waste material.
• Candidates must be willing to shovel, rake and finish asphalt materials on construction projects, this may include concrete, dirt and/or other aggregates.
• Assist in placement, displacement, and moving various traffic control devices, this may include assisting in traffic control patterns on construction site.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time and within quality standards.
• Use PPE while on jobsite e.g. hard hat safety glasses, ear protection, high visibility vest, steel toe boots, pants, and gloves.
• Always be aware of safety issues, maintain a safe work environment and makes supervisor aware of any issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned, this may include assisting other divisions of the company when necessary.
• Take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done. Show abilities and willingness to learn and understand your role on the team.

Requirements

• Experience in asphalt paving and/or road construction preferred.
• Pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and criminal background check.
• Have a valid drivers license.
• Ability to maintain a Medical Examiner's Certificate for DOT vehicles.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Properly follow all company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to customers, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job site.
• Capability to work in all weather conditions.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Great attention to detail and stress tolerance.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k) Plans
• Career progression

Environment

This position will require working outdoors in various climate conditions ranging from very cold with rain to very hot and humid. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, with occasional periods of time exposed to machine noise.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.