Construction Laborer

Virginia Paving Company; Ingleside (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan w/employer match

Paid Personal Time Off

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Virginia Paving Company is looking for a Full-Time Asphalt Laborer to work in Ingleside, Virginia. The role involves working with asphalt and supporting road construction operations while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, ability to follow instructions, and experience in using hand tools. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks effectively.
• Must understand verbal and visual instructions.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify asphalt areas needing attention.
• Use tools to ensure smooth asphalt surfaces.
• Serve as Spotter for trucks and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work with hands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Asphalt Lute

Shovel

Small equipment

Job description

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Virginia Paving Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)
• (8) Paid Observed Holidays
• 401(k) Plan w/employer match
• Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
• Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares
• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities

General Description

Asphalt Laborers typically have previous experience working with hot mix asphalt or in road construction; predominately working with their hands, feet and using consistent thought process in decision making and executing instructions.

Key Duties

• Walking alongside Asphalt Paver operations, identifying asphalt surface areas that require attention.
• Utilizing hand tools, such as Asphalt Lute and Shovel, to manipulate asphalt to ensure smooth asphalt surface.
• Serving as the Spotter for dump trucks and other heavy equipment; which consists of visual, verbal and hand communication.
• Operating small equipment, such as broom tractor, skid steer, roller, chop saw, grinders, walk behind saw, etc.
• Shoveling, sweeping, and using a wheelbarrow.
• Other duties, as assigned.

General

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver's license (preferred)
• Must be able to understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Physical Demands

• Constant ability to walk at slow pace, on various walking surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, dirt and stone.
• Frequent ability to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Frequent physical dexterity to use hand tools, such as a hand shovel and asphalt lute; consisting of pushing/pulling and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to use steps and handle/grab bard to access and egress heavy mobile equipment.
• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors, in various weather conditions; typically excluding below freezing temperatures.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, commonly found in road construction.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and near traffic.

Demonstrates Safety 1st

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act.
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports.
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.