Laborer – Asphalt Raker

K-Five Construction Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Five Construction Corporation in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Construction Laborer – Asphalt Raker to join their team. This position involves performing a variety of physically demanding tasks at highway construction projects, including shoveling asphalt and preparing surfaces for paving. The ideal candidate should be skilled in physical labor, detail-oriented, and capable of working in various weather conditions. K-Five offers a collaborative work environment and focuses on safety, ensuring that employees contribute to meaningful projects that shape communities.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Attentive to safety and detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor in highway construction projects.
• Shovel asphalt into construction areas.
• Maintain a clean job site by securing tools and equipment.
• Distribute mix with rake/shovel for preparation.
• Work closely with paving crew.

Skills

Physical labor ability

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Job description

• 4th Generation Family Owned and Operated
• One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest
• Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Job purpose

The Construction Laborer – Asphalt Raker performs tasks involving physical labor at highway and heavy construction projects. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may be involved in prep work, shoveling, raking and will work closely with one of our teams.

Duties and responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects; performs manual work in preparing surfaces for paving.
• Shovels asphalt into construction areas.
• Assists in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Distributes mix with rake/shovel to remove highs/lows, prevent segregation, and prep for compaction.
• Works closely with a paving crew.
• Has an eye for detail.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or HR manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to do physical labor (lift 50 lbs) and other strenuous physical tasks
• Ability to work in all weather
• Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety
• Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical requirements

The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.