Asphalt Paving Laborer

CRH; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive and diverse culture

Job summary

APAC-Atlantic, a CRH Company, is seeking a General Laborer for on-site construction work in Savannah, GA. You will assist highway and utility crews, perform manual tasks, and follow supervisor instructions with minimal supervision on routine jobs.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, moving debris, operating basic equipment, and supporting paving operations. Shift and project location may vary across GA and SC, with opportunities for growth within the CRH family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ground surfaces for road building; remove debris from path.
• Operate ground compactors; level dirt; rake and prepare surfaces for paving.
• Set up fencing, barricades and safety cones around work areas.
• Prepare manhole covers, water lines and openings; assist with risers as needed.
• Hand shovel/ rake asphalt, assist with paver machine as trained; clean tools at day end.
• Assist with operating equipment (paver, roller, backhoe, water truck) if trained.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 520672

APAC-Atlantic, part of CRH's South Division, is a leader in the production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, serving the Coastal Georgia and Low Country South Carolina markets for over 70 years. No matter how big or small the paving project is, APAC-Atlantic's goal on any project is to finish on time and on budget. But most importantly, our goal is to make sure the project uses the right materials and construction methods proven to last. From paving and project management to materials, we have you covered. Are you ready to join the best in the business? At APAC-Atlantic, we’re more than just a team. We’re a family. APAC-Atlantic is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.

Job Description Summary

The General Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or at various on-site plant locations. This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

Requirements

• Prepares ground surfaces for the road building process. Removes debris out of the construction path.
• Operates ground compactors, levels out and rakes dirt, sets string markers, and removes items within the area to be paved.
• Sets up fencing, barricades, and/or safety cones to block off the work area as needed.
• Prepares manhole covers, openings and water lines. May insert risers as needed.
• Walks behind paver machine to shovel and rake asphalt as it is applied to the ground. Levels out asphalt with rake and uses shovel to dig out manhole covers and water valve boxes that are buried by the asphalt.
• Cleans asphalt off tools and equipment after each work day.
• May assist with operating equipment as needed and if trained, including paver, roller, backhoe, water truck, etc.
• Performs other laborer tasks as needed to include cutting concrete or asphalt with saw, sweeping, etc.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Expereience in construction or operating equipment desired.

Shift differential may apply - job requires ability to work any shift and the ability to work in GA and SC dependent on the project.

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 large international organization.

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

EOE/Vet/Disability