Asphalt Paving Laborer - AL0926

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Vacation & Holiday Pay

401K

Profit Sharing and Bonuses

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Company is seeking a full-time Asphalt Paving Laborer in Charleston, SC to support the asphalt paving department. The role involves placing hot mix asphalt with hand tools, assisting with finishing equipment, and following directions from the Field Manager or Foreman.

Candidates must be able to stand for long periods, work outdoors in varying weather, tolerate loud environments, and be available for overtime or on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Must meet company employment standards with regards to background checks.
• Experience using hand tools
• Stand for long periods; walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Good reflexes and depth perception; operate equipment with precision.
• Flexible availability including overtime, weekends, or on-call time.
• Work environments vary; tolerate weather conditions (rain, heat).
• Exposure to live traffic, dust, loud noises; safety training is required.

Responsibilities

• Place hot mix asphalt using shovel or lute and other tools.
• Shovel asphaltic materials and assist with maintenance of finishing machine and screed extensions.
• Follow instructions from Field Manager and/or Asphalt Foreman.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Maintain clean and orderly company vehicle, property and equipment; report safety concerns.

Skills

Hand tools

Teamwork

Flexible availability

Safety awareness

Job description

Asphalt Paving Laborer - AL0926

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401K
• 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.

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