Construction Laborer

Virginia Paving Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D Insurance Policy

Short and Long Term Disability

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

8 Paid Observed Holidays

401(k) Plan w/employer match

Continuing Education and Training

Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Scholarship Opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Paving Company is seeking an entry-level Asphalt Laborer to support paving operations with hands-on duties on site. You will walk with paver crews, prepare surfaces, and help with equipment like broom tractors and grinders.

Strong communication and stamina are essential for this outdoor role. Responsibilities include assisting with asphalt surface preparation, operating basic tools and equipment, and ensuring safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with minimal experience in asphalt work.
• Ability to understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate with supervisors.
• Ability to perform physical tasks outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside Asphalt Paver operations to identify areas needing attention.
• Use hand tools to manipulate asphalt for smooth surfaces.
• Act as spotter for dump trucks and heavy equipment with clear communication.
• Operate small equipment such as broom tractors, skid steers, rollers, and grinders.
• Shovel, sweep, and use a wheelbarrow as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license (preferred)

Tools

Asphalt lute

Shovel

Wheelbarrow

Broom tractor

Skid steer

Grinders

Job description

• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• (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.

Asphalt Laborers are responsible for carrying out a wide range of physical responsibilities which may include:

• 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 at the Spotter for dump trucks and other heavy equipment; which consists of visual, verbal and hand communication(s).
• 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.

This position is an entry-level role and requires minimal experience in the asphalt industry.

• 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.

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Asphalt Laborer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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).

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Laborer will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• 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 1 st. It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• 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.

Virginia Paving Company is a leading asphalt pavement producer and paving contractor for the state of Virginia. We are proud to have worked on many of the projects that have helped shape the footprint of Northern Virginia, the Stafford County/Fredericksburg area, and Hampton Roads, Virginia. Our teams successfully complete hundreds of paving contracts every year for projects ranging from public roadways and interstates, to commercial parking areas, to government and military facilities. In every case, we do so safely and efficiently, using quality material produced in-house at one of our seven state-of-the-art facilities.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

Blythe Construction, Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company - Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company, are hereby referred to as Vinci Construction USA

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