Asphalt Raker

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(K) match after 30 days

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Community Involvement

Job summary

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC. in Tucson, Arizona is seeking an experienced Asphalt Raker to enhance their team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring asphalt is leveled correctly for paving. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to safety.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, alongside six months to a year of experience in asphalt operations. The job includes maintaining equipment, coordinating with team members, and ensuring safety protocols are upheld on the job site.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or GED.
• Six months to one year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English is preferred.
• A current driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Level the asphalt mix with rakes as it leaves the paving screed.
• Work quickly, productively, and safely to meet production goals.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Maintain a clean job site and secure tools each day.
• Coordinate and work with contractors and sub-contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety advocacy

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rakes

Shovels

Wheel barrels

Job description

SUNLAND ASPHALT

Sunland Asphalt and Construction, LLC. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Raker to join our growing team.

Sunland is a leading asphalt solutions provider and general contractor known for delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and innovation to its customers. With a reputation built on decades of combined industry expertise, we specialize in a full range of services, including commercial and residential paving, maintenance and repair, sealcoating, milling, and large‑scale infrastructure projects.

WHY JOIN SUNLAND?

• Competitive salary
• 401(K) match after 30 days of employment
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• A Foundation Built on Safety

Essential Duties

The Asphalt Raker works with rakes to level the asphalt mix correctly as it leaves the asphalt paving screed and is ready for rolling.

Experience Working On a Leeboy Paving Crew Preferred.

• Employee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.
• Must work quickly, productively and safely to meet production goals as outlined by the Foreman, Superintendent and/or Production Manager.
• Follow direction of the Foreman and/or Superintendent with regards to daily production schedule and activities.
• Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in job-site and safety meetings and all Company related training.
• Works in conjunction with Foreman or Crew Leader to ensure the job-site is safe and traffic is controlled prior to commencing work.
• Must be a strong communicator and be in constant contact with the Operators, truck drivers and general laborers.
• Inspect, clean and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for reporting problems and malfunction equipment and/or machinery to supervisor and/or shop personnel.
• May set up and tear down equipment.
• Maintain a clean job site; pick up all tools, equipment, and secure job site each day.
• Understand material handling and storage in compliance with SDS sheets.
• Coordinate and work with contractors, sub-contractors and vendors to complete job.
• Serve as front-line Company representative and must provide excellent service to the customer and to the public.
• Use equipment and/or an assortment of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, etc.
• Perform all other general laborer work as needed.
• Any and all other duties assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience is preferred.
• Ability to speak read and write English is preferred.
• A current driver's license is preferred.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sunland Asphalt is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

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