Asphalt Laborer, Road Crews

Oldcastle Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of asphalt paving services in Western North Carolina! This role as an Asphalt Laborer offers a chance to be part of a dedicated construction crew, where you'll assist in paving highways, private roadways, and parking lots. You'll work with a variety of tools and be essential in ensuring projects are completed to specifications. With a focus on safety and quality, this position provides a rewarding opportunity to grow within a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're ready to take on the challenge and make a difference in your community, apply today!

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Must partner with crew members to meet paving specifications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform various physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in paving and construction of roadways using tools.
• Follow safety procedures and report issues to supervisors.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to use hand tools

Teamwork

Flexibility with schedules

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Handheld tools

Power tools

Job description

Located across Western North Carolina, APAC Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in being a premier employer in our communities that strives for safety, quality, & superior service in all that we do. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

ASPHALT LABORER- Candler, NC

Job Description Summary

• Crew member essential to the construction/paving crew. Member will assist in the paving and construction of highways/private roadways/parking lots/driveways using handheld tools.

Requirements

• Must partner with crewmembers to pave roadways per plan specifications and, if need be, to perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew foreman to insure daily schedules/estimates are met.
• Assist construction/paving crew with various duties such as shoveling, raking, flagging and running wheelbarrow.
• Dig, spread and level construction materials.
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• May assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Properly follow all Company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
• Must be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.
• Overtime work required. Out of town/county/or state work may be required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company.
• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
• Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Driver Qualification Standard.
• Ability to use power and/or hand tools needed to complete jobs within specifications.
• Ability to follow Traffic Control Crew instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements.

Physical Demands

• Ability to withstand physical demands associated with heavy highway construction.
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures.
• The following motions will be required: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting - these will occupy most of work day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for repetitious lifting while using proper lifting techniques.
• Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.

Education/Experience

• High school education or equivalent preferred but not required.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC-Atlantic, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability.