Asphalt Paving Laborer

Northeast Paving; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A full-service paving and construction company is seeking an entry-level Asphalt Laborer to assist with various physical tasks in road construction. The role requires minimal experience and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. Responsibilities include operating hand tools, assisting with asphalt operations, and communicating effectively on the job site. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to follow verbal and visual instructions. A drug-free workplace is supported and encouraged, particularly for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimal experience required; entry-level position.
• Must be able to walk on various surfaces and handle physical tasks.
• Driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Asphalt Paver operations and identify asphalt areas.
• Use tools to manipulate asphalt for a smooth surface.
• Communicate effectively with dump truck drivers and equipment operators.

Skills

Ability to operate hand tools

Effective communication

Physical dexterity

Understanding verbal instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Asphalt Lute

Shovel

Broom tractor

Skid steer

Roller

Job description

General Description

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

Key Duties

Asphalt Laborers are responsible for carrying out a wide range of physical responsibilities which may include:

• 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 at the 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.

Qualification Requirements

General

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 (preferred)
• 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 bard 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, or 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.

Demonstrates Safety 1 st

• 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.

Northeast Paving is a full-service paving and construction company operating throughout the northeastern United States. Our teams are capable of handling projects of almost any size and scope, from resurfacing a commercial parking area to constructing high-traffic interstates. The work we do includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, paving and resurfacing, utility and drainage installation, and more. Our teams successfully deliver hundreds of projects every year-safely, successfully, and to the exact specifications of our clients.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace

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