Asphalt Raker/Luteman

King Asphalt; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

King Asphalt is seeking a skilled asphalt finisher to join our crew in Rock Hill, SC. The role involves matching and finishing freshly laid joints, smoothing irregularities with a lute, and restoring finish after hand raking.

You will spread asphalt to grade prior to roller compaction and may work nights or extended shifts as project needs dictate. Safety and proper use of equipment are required, with attention to reading gauges and using rulers for precise work.

Qualifications

• Ability to read gauges and measuring instruments.
• Experience with lute to finish asphalt surfaces.
• Willingness to work nights and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Match and finish freshly laid asphalt 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 compaction by rollers.
• Follow safety rules and keep equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lute operation

Asphalt finishing

Safety awareness

Gauge reading

Tools

Fixed gauges

Ruler

Job description

Purpose

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

Job Duties

• 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 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

Salary: Depends on Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.