Asphalt Raker/Luteman

King Asphalt, Inc.; Rocky Point (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A paving company in Rocky Point, New York, is seeking an Asphalt Worker to perform tasks related to matching and finishing asphalt paving joints. This role requires physical labor such as spreading asphalt, smoothening surfaces, and working nights as needed. Qualified individuals, including minorities and veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Follow instructions and use measuring instruments accurately.
• Familiarity with operation of lute to obtain desired results.

Responsibilities

• Match and finish freshly laid asphalt paving joints evenly.
• Restore surface finish after hand raking.
• Spread asphalt to proper grade before compaction.

Skills

Ability to match and finish asphalt paving joints

Ability to smooth and adjust surface irregularities

Ability to work nights and extended shifts

Ability to follow safety rules

Job description

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 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.