Laborer

Colas Canada; Lewis Run (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a union position focused on traffic control and laboring at road construction sites. This role emphasizes safety and efficiency, requiring teamwork and the ability to handle various materials. Ideal candidates will be safety-conscious and ready to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the growth of infrastructure. With opportunities for on-the-job training, this position offers a chance to develop valuable skills while being part of a supportive team committed to safety and excellence.

Benefits

Union-provided benefits

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but training is available.
• Must be safety-conscious and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and participate in safety huddles.
• Manage traffic control and assist in construction tasks.
• Perform manual labor including shoveling and raking asphalt.

Skills

Efficient Task Performance

Teamwork

Safety Consciousness

Education

On-the-job training

Job description

IA Construction is one of the companies operating within the Pennsylvania Division, a Colas USA subsidiary. IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. Additionally, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and applying new technology. IA is a family-first focused company with an outstanding culture of safety for employees and their loved ones. To learn more about IA Construction, visit www.iaconstruction.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies offers competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more, visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

• This position provides safe and efficient traffic control and laboring at road construction worksites. Performs manual tasks required to complete the project in observance of safety guidelines. This is a union position.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a safe manner, maintaining an excellent safety environment.
• Participate in daily safety huddles.
• Set up and take down temporary work zones efficiently.
• Manage traffic control in and around work zones (flagging) to create a safe environment for traffic and onsite workers.
• Assist in backing and dumping of tri-axles and milling machines.
• Shovel asphalt and aggregate materials.
• Lute/rake asphalt and aggregates.
• Handle hot liquid asphalt and various materials.
• Remove old asphalt, concrete, and other materials using jackhammers or cut-off saws.
• Erect and remove delineating devices such as barrels and cones.
• Seal end joints.
• Help fill water tanks on equipment as needed.
• Compact materials with small hand rollers and vibratory plates.

Education

• Experience preferred but on-the-job training is available.

Skills

• Perform tasks efficiently.
• Build professional relationships to develop excellent teamwork.
• Must be safety-conscious.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work long shifts—up to 7 days a week when necessary.
• Willing to work night shifts when applicable.
• Capable of long periods of standing, walking, and moving without sitting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in various seasonal climates.
• Perform tasks involving frequent bending, twisting, and scooping.
• Must be able to shovel and rake asphalt.

Benefits

• Union-provided benefits per union policies.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on this commitment, please view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation to meet role requirements, complete any part of the application process, or access the online application, please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or email [e-mail].