Laborer - Asphalt Plant (Blacksburg, VA)

Adams-Construction-Company; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Adams Construction Company in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Laborer for the Asphalt Plant. The role involves cleaning, grounds upkeep, and assisting with plant operations under supervision. You will perform maintenance on machinery, assist in production, and ensure safety protocols are followed at all times.

Ideal candidates are physically capable, have reliable transportation, and can work overtime, nights, and weekends as projects demand. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Candidates must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends.
• Pre-employment drug test and random tests during employment may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plant Maintenance & Upkeep: general maintenance on asphalt plant machinery, greasing, adjusting equipment, cleaning plant area, conveyors, silos.
• Production Support: assist with hot mix asphalt production and pull material samples for quality control.
• Safety Compliance: follow company safety regulations and wear PPE.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Instruction reading

Tools

Sledge hammer

Wrench

Screwdriver

Cutting torch

Welder

Pneumatic hammer

Sand blaster

Pipe wrench

Hand shovel

Job description

Adams Construction Company

Laborer - Asphalt Plant (Blacksburg, VA)

Blacksburg, VA 24060

Under general supervision of a plant superintendent, the Laborer performs a variety of manual or semiskilled tasks related to cleanup and grounds maintenance in and around asphalt plant.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Plant Maintenance & Upkeep : Perform general maintenance on asphalt plant machinery, including greasing, adjusting equipment, and cleaning the plant area, conveyors, and silos.
• Production Support : Assist with the production of hot mix asphalt and pulling material samples for quality control.
• Safety Compliance : Adhere to all company safety regulations and procedures, wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Uses tools such as sledge hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic hammer/drill, sand blaster, pipe wrench, hand shovel.
• Must be physically capable of climbing stairs/ladders at extended heights to reach top of plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
• The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
• The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
• The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
• Able to understand and follow verbal and or written directions paying attention to detail
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads of up to 50 pounds or more on a daily basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have reliable transportation
• Candidates must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends, as projects demand.
• Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as random tests if selected during employment.

BENEFITS

Medical

Health Savings Account

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Competititve pay is provided for this position with an entry pay range beginning at $16.00/hour with consideration for years of experience and skill set.

This job description should not be construed to imply that this is exclusive standards of the position. Employees are directed to follow additional instructions and perform related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.