Grading or Asphalt Paving Technician

Banks Construction Company; North Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

On‑the‑job training

Growth opportunities

Safety‑focused culture

Team‑oriented environment

Job summary

Banks Construction Company is seeking an entry-level Grading or Asphalt Paving Technician to support field crews on diverse projects around the Charleston area. You will gain hands-on experience in grading and paving while learning from seasoned team members.

This role offers on-the-job training, overtime potential, and growth opportunities in a safety‑centric, team‑oriented environment. Candidates should be dependable, eager to learn, and ready to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Entry-level field position with on-the-job training.
• Willing to learn grading, paving, and heavy civil construction.
• Able to work outdoors in heat and varying conditions.
• Comfortable with long hours, around 55–60 hours per week.
• Punctual and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support grading or asphalt paving operations on active jobsites.
• Assist equipment operators and other crew members.
• Shovel, rake, luting asphalt, and hand grading as needed.
• Use hand and power tools safely.
• Help prepare areas for paving, grading, or site work.
• Learn how roads, parking lots, highways, and large sites are built.
• Work as part of a crew to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

Dependable

Willing to learn

Team player

Outdoor work

Safety-focused

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Build Your Career in Heavy Civil Construction

Banks Construction Company is looking for hardworking, dependable individuals who are interested in starting or growing a career in the heavy highway construction industry. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, likes hands‑on work, and wants to be part of a team that builds roads, highways, commercial sites, ports, and major infrastructure projects throughout the Lowcountry. No two days look exactly the same in this role. You’ll work alongside experienced crews, learn the basics of grading or asphalt paving, and gain valuable skills that can lead to long‑term growth in construction.

About Banks Construction Company

Banks Construction Company is a third‑generation, family‑owned heavy civil and asphalt paving contractor serving the Charleston area. We are proud to be a local company with deep roots in the community and a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and doing quality work. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Team, and Excellence, and our team lives those values every day on our jobsites.

What You’ll Do

As a Grading or Asphalt Paving Technician, you’ll support our field crews with hands‑on construction work. This is an entry‑level field position with the opportunity to learn from experienced team members and grow within the company.

Depending on the crew you are assigned to, you may help with:

• Supporting grading or asphalt paving operations on active jobsites
• Assisting equipment operators and other crew members
• Shoveling, raking, luting asphalt, and hand grading as needed
• Using hand tools and power tools safely
• Helping prepare areas for paving, grading, or site work
• Learning how roads, parking lots, highways, and large commercial sites are built
• Working as part of a crew to complete projects safely and efficiently

Our crews work on a variety of projects, including commercial sites, secondary roads, highways, interstates, ports, and other major infrastructure projects across the Charleston area.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and ready to work hard.

The ideal candidate:

• Wants to build a career in construction
• Enjoys working outdoors and being part of a team
• Is willing to learn grading, paving, and heavy civil construction
• Can work in outdoor conditions, including heat
• Is comfortable working longer hours when needed, typically around 55–60 hours per week
• Shows up on time and is ready to work each day
• Takes safety seriously
• Has a positive attitude and is willing to help wherever needed

Previous construction experience is helpful, but not required. We are willing to train the right person.

Why Join Banks?

At Banks Construction Company, you’re not just applying for a job — you’re starting a career with a company that invests in its people.

We offer:

• Competitive wages
• Steady work with overtime opportunities
• On‑the‑job training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A strong safety‑focused culture
• A team‑oriented environment
• The opportunity to be part of projects that help build the Charleston community

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and development opportunities

Start Building With Us

If you are dependable, hardworking, and ready to learn a skilled trade in the heavy civil construction industry, we’d love to hear from you.