Asphalt Raker/Luteman

King Asphalt; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

King Asphalt in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a skilled asphalt worker to join our crew. You will match and finish freshly laid joints, smooth irregularities with a lute, and ensure proper grade before compaction. Night shifts and extended hours may be required depending on project needs.

You must follow safety rules, operate and maintain tools, and contribute to a clean, orderly job site. Experience with asphalt paving and hand raking is preferred.

Qualifications

• The ability to match and finish freshly laid 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 extended shifts when project dictates.
• Follow safety rules and keep equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Responsibilities

• Match and finish freshly laid joints evenly.
• Smooth and adjust surface irregularities with lute.
• Restore surface finish after hand raking.
• Spread asphalt to proper grade with lute and finishes before roller compaction.
• Work nights and extended shifts when required.
• Maintain safety and keep equipment clean and orderly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Joint finishing

Asphalt paving

Lute operation

Surface finishing

Gauge reading

Tools

Lute

Shovel

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. Follow safety rules and keep equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

Salary: Depends on Experience

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.