Asphalt Paving Laborer

Sunmount Paving; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

Company Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Maternity Leave

Employee/Family Assistance Program (E)

Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Voluntary Short Term Disability

Voluntary Supplemental Term Life

Voluntary Accident Insurance

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

Annual Stock Purchase Opportunities

Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford,/

Health and Wellness Benefits including

Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

Job summary

Sunmount Paving is seeking an entry‑level Asphalt Paving Laborer in Texas to assist with hot mix asphalt and road construction tasks. You will work primarily by hand, supporting paver operations and equipment operators on site.

Responsibilities include using hand tools, shoveling, and helping ensure smooth asphalt surfaces. Candidates must be 21+, hold a valid driver’s license, and be able to work nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's license required.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Able to understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside Asphalt Paver operations to identify areas needing attention.
• Use hand tools to smooth asphalt surfaces.
• Serve as spotter for dump trucks and heavy equipment.
• Operate small equipment such as broom tractors and rollers as assigned.
• Assist with task coordination and safety procedures.

Skills

Driver's license

Night/Weekend availability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Asphalt lute

Shovel

Broom tractor

Skid steer

Grinders

Job description

Position Information

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description

Asphalt Paving Laborers typically have previous experience working with hot mix asphalt or road construction; predominately working with their hands, feet and using consistent thought process in decision making and executing instructions.

Job Requirements

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and have a current valid driver's license.

Must be able to work nights and weekends when required.

Must have valid driver's license.

Must be willing to learn new skills such as small hand power tools and willing to learn how to operate heavy equipment.

Key Duties

• Walking alongside Asphalt Paver operations, identifying asphalt surface areas that require attention.
• Utilizing hand tools, such as Asphalt Lute and Shovel, to manipulate asphalt to ensure smooth asphalt surface.
• Serving as spotter for dump trucks and other heavy equipment; which consists of visual, verbal and hand communication(s).
• Operating small equipment, such as broom tractor, skid steer, roller, chop saw, grinders, walk behind saw, etc.
• Shoveling, sweeping, and using a wheelbarrow.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience

This position is an entry‑level role and requires minimal experience in the asphalt industry.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver's license required
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be able to understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Physical Demands

• Constant ability to walk at slow pace, on various walking surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, dirt and stone.
• Frequent ability to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Frequent physical dexterity to use hand tools, such as a hand shovel and asphalt lute; consisting of pushing/pulling and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to use steps and handle/grab bar to access and egress heavy mobile equipment.
• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors, in various weather conditions; typically excluding below freezing temperatures.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, commonly found in road construction.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and near traffic.

Safety

Demonstrates Safety 1st. It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act.
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports.
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

About the Company

Sunmount Paving is a leading asphalt pavement manufacturer and paving contractor in North Central Texas and throughout the Southwest. We're proud of our involvement in many of the public and private construction projects that have shaped the footprint of our state. Each year, our teams successfully complete hundreds of contracts for projects including public roadways and interstates, commercial parking areas, airports, and racetracks. No matter how large the scope of work or how high‑profile the project, Sunmount Paving does the job safely, efficiently, and using quality materials produced in‑house at one of our state‑of‑the‑art asphalt plants.

Workplace Culture

We support a Drug‑Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.