Construction Laborer (Skilled)

Virginia Paving Company; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(k) with match

Education & Training

Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarships

Job summary

Senate Asphalt is seeking entry-level Asphalt Laborers to support road construction and paving projects in the Washington, DC area. The role involves outdoor work with exposure to weather, operating and handling hand tools, and assisting with various paving tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and can follow verbal and visual instructions. This seasonal, full-time hourly position offers benefits and opportunities for training within a safety‑driven, team-focused

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; minimal experience in asphalt industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent; driver's license preferred.
• Must understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate with supervisors and crew.

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside Asphalt Paver operations; identify areas needing attention.
• Use hand tools (lute, shovel) to smooth asphalt surface.
• Serve as Spotter for dump trucks and heavy equipment; communicate visually and verbally.
• Operate small equipment (broom tractor, skid steer, roller, etc.).
• Shovel, sweep, and use a wheelbarrow; assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Safety aware

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Skid steer

Grinders

Job description

Posted by Virginia Paving for Senate Asphalt

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Senate Asphalt Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance
• 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 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).

Work Environment.

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 1st.

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.

Established in 1999, Senate Asphalt has proudly provided superior service to our nation's capital and the surrounding metropolitan area for twenty years. Our team of experts is equipped to deliver high-quality paving services for virtually any project, regardless of its size or scope. Our proven record of performance on numerous government contracts makes us the preferred contractor for the region's most challenging projects.

We are honored to hold a unique position within the DC market which allows us to perform work at many of our nation's most iconic landmarks. Since we have been in business, Senate Asphalt has completed government- and military-agency projects at high-profile locations including the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, even the south lawn of the White House.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

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