Highway Construction Laborer: Paving & Earthwork

Prince Contracting, LLC; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Contracting, LLC is seeking a dependable construction laborer to perform a variety of manual tasks on heavy/highway projects, including surface preparation for paving, shoveling asphalt, fine grading to specified grades, and material handling.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather, 8 (8) to 10 (10) hours per day, standing, kneeling, lifting up to 60 pounds, and following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects
• Perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction area
• Fine grade fill to grades as instructed by foreman
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches
• Maintain a clean job site. Pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials
• Assist other craft workers
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Report issues to the Foreman, Safety Supervisor or Safety Manager.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site foremen, supervisors and fellow employees
• Must be able to work eight (8) to ten (10) hours per day, performing work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat
• Job requires standing, kneeling, lifting up to sixty pounds, pulling, squatting and walking.
• Must possess manual dexterity to handle and carry generators, lumber, forms, power and hand tools, and other types of construction materials.
• Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.

Job description

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects
• Perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction area
• Fine grade fill to grades as instructed by foreman
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches
• Maintain a clean job site. Pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials
• Assist other craft workers
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Report issues to the Foreman, Safety Supervisor or Safety Manager.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site foremen, supervisors and fellow employees
• Must be able to work eight (8) to ten (10) hours per day, performing work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat
• Job requires standing, kneeling, lifting up to sixty pounds, pulling, squatting and walking.
• Must possess manual dexterity to handle and carry generators, lumber, forms, power and hand tools, and other types of construction materials.
• Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.
  
  
  

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects
• Perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction area
• Fine grade fill to grades as instructed by foreman
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches
• Maintain a clean job site. Pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials
• Assist other craft workers
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Report issues to the Foreman, Safety Supervisor or Safety Manager.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site foremen, supervisors and fellow employees
• Must be able to work eight (8) to ten (10) hours per day, performing work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat
• Job requires standing, kneeling, lifting up to sixty pounds, pulling, squatting and walking.
• Must possess manual dexterity to handle and carry generators, lumber, forms, power and hand tools, and other types of construction materials.
• Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.
  
  
  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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