Asphalt Raker/Luteman

King Asphalt; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

King Asphalt, Inc. seeks an asphalt laborer to match and finish freshly laid paving joints and help ensure a smooth, durable surface. You will read gauges and rulers, use a lute, and assist in grading and finishing before roller compaction.

The role may require night work and extended shifts depending on project needs; King Asphalt, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Follow instructions and read fixed gauges, rulers and other measuring instruments with some interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Match and finish freshly laid asphalt paving joints evenly.
• Smooth and adjust surface irregularities with a lute.
• Restore surface finish after hand raking.
• Spread asphalt to proper grade with lute and finishes before compaction by rollers.
• Be able to work nights and extend shifts when the project dictates.

Skills

Gauge reading

Ruler reading

Joint finishing

Job description

PURPOSE

Perform duties to match and finish freshly laid asphalt paving joints.

JOB DUTIES

• The ability to match and finish freshly made asphalt paving joints evenly.
• The ability to smooth and adjust surface irregularities with lute.
• The ability to restore surface finish after hand raking.
• The ability to spread asphalt to proper grade with lute and finishes before compaction by rollers.
• The ability to work nights and to work extended shifts when project dictates.

KNOWLEDGE

The following of instructions, the ability to use/read fixed gauges, ruler and other adjustable measuring instruments where some interpretation is required.

EXPERIENCE

Over three months and up to one year to become familiar with the operation of the lute to obtain desired results.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Position requires the ability to grasp lute or shovel, to bed at waist, push and pull lute to spread asphalt.

Position requires ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Such physical activity is repetitive in motion of the wrist, hands and/or fingers.

Position requires the ability to perceive sounds and receive detailed information through oral communications.

King Asphalt, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.