Asphalt Paving Laborer - AL0826

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation & Holiday Pay

401K

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc. is hiring for an Asphalt Paving Laborer in our Asphalt Paving Department.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in varying weather conditions. You will assist with hot mix asphalt placement and machine maintenance, following supervisor directions and working rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. Qualified applicants should meet background checks, have experience with hand tools, and be able to work

Qualifications

• Must meet employment standards with regards to background checks.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Must stand or walk for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Flexibility for overtime, weekends, or on-call time.
• Ability to pass required safety training.

Responsibilities

• Place hot mix asphalt using shovel, lute or related tools.
• Shovel asphalt materials and assist with maintenance of finishing machine.
• Follow directions from Field Manager/Asphalt Foreman.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Work in varying and extreme weather conditions.
• Keep company vehicle and equipment clean; report safety concerns.
• Exposed to live traffic; comply with safety policies.

Skills

Background checks

Hand tools

Teamwork

Independence

Precise operation

Stamina

On-call / overtime

Depth perception

Coordination (hands-eyes-feet)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Asphalt Paving Laborer - AL0826

Sanders Brothers Construction Company is currently looking to hire full time support in our Asphalt Paving Department.

Responsibilities Include:

• Placement of hot mix asphalt through the use of a shovel, lute or other related tools.
• Shoveling asphaltic materials and assisting with maintenance of asphalt finishing machine to include adding or removing screed extensions.
• Following instruction of Field Manager and/or Asphalt Foreman.
• Working rotating shifts which may include nights and weekends.
• Work in varying weather conditions and work environments including extreme heat, dusty, wet, loud noises, etc.
• Keep company vehicle, property and equipment clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns or problems.
• Will be exposed to live traffic.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform any other general duties as specified.

Qualifications and Education Requirement

• Must meet company's employment standards with regards to background checks.
• Experience using hand tools
• The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk with the coordination between their hands, eyes and feet to guide equipment in situations where precision is required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Crew members also need fast reflexes, good depth perception and the ability to set controls quickly, precisely and repeatedly.
• Flexible availability to include overtime, possible weekends and may require periods of "on-call" time.
• Work environments will vary making it necessary to tolerate weather conditions, such as rain and extreme temperatures.
• Employees may be exposed to live traffic, dust, dirt, varying temperatures (including extreme heat), loud noises, etc.
• Must meet SBCC's standards with regards to the ability to pass required safety training.

Preferred Skills

• Valid Driver's License and provide 3-year motor vehicle record which meets the minimum operating standards in accordance with company vehicle operation policy.
• May be required to obtain DOT medical certification based on needs of position.
• 1 year experience working with high production asphalt laying crews requiring rotating shifts.
• Mechanical aptitude is desirable.

Responsibilities Include:

• Placement of hot mix asphalt through the use of a shovel, lute or other related tools.
• Shoveling asphaltic materials and assisting with maintenance of asphalt finishing machine to include adding or removing screed extensions.
• Following instruction of Field Manager and/or Asphalt Foreman.
• Working rotating shifts which may include nights and weekends.
• Work in varying weather conditions and work environments including extreme heat, dusty, wet, loud noises, etc.
• Keep company vehicle, property and equipment clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns or problems.
• Will be exposed to live traffic.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform any other general duties as specified.

Qualifications and Education Requirement

• Must meet company's employment standards with regards to background checks.
• Experience using hand tools
• The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk with the coordination between their hands, eyes and feet to guide equipment in situations where precision is required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Crew members also need fast reflexes, good depth perception and the ability to set controls quickly, precisely and repeatedly.
• Flexible availability to include overtime, possible weekends and may require periods of "on-call" time.
• Work environments will vary making it necessary to tolerate weather conditions, such as rain and extreme temperatures.
• Employees may be exposed to live traffic, dust, dirt, varying temperatures (including extreme heat), loud noises, etc.
• Must meet SBCC's standards with regards to the ability to pass required safety training.

Preferred Skills

• Valid Driver's License and provide 3-year motor vehicle record which meets the minimum operating standards in accordance with company vehicle operation policy.
• May be required to obtain DOT medical certification based on needs of position.
• 1 year experience working with high production asphalt laying crews requiring rotating shifts.
• Mechanical aptitude is desirable.

Benefits:

• Sanders Brothers Construction provides employees with outstanding benefits which include: Medical, Vision, Dental, Vacation & Holiday Pay, 401K, and potential financial incentives through Profit Sharing and Bonuses.

About Us:

Sanders Brothers Construction is a fully bonded, license and insured general contractor of street & road construction, and asphalt manufacturing. Founded in the early 60's, we continue to pride our company on the principles that laid the initial foundation for success: hard work, customer satisfaction and quality products and service.

Sanders Brothers Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. "EEO is the Law" www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm