Luteman-Asphalt Raker

Virginia Paving Company; Ingleside (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Observed Holidays

401(k) with Match

Training Opportunities

Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarships for Family

Job summary

Virginia Paving Company is seeking an Asphalt Raker to assist with applying asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots and driveways. The role is hourly, full-time with seasonal requirements and potential travel. Candidate must maintain safety standards and work extended hours as needed.

The job emphasizes hands-on duties, physical capability to lift, stand for long periods, and operate with attention to safety and quality. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Not an entry-level position; 1–3 years of industry-related paving experience required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute paving procedures per project standards.
• Prepare road surfaces for hot asphalt material.
• Distribute and rake asphalt material for construction and resurfacing.
• Finish surfaces by smoothing and tamping to proper grade and thickness.
• Repair utility cuts with permanent hot asphalt material.
• Perform other duties as assigned while maintaining safety-first mindset.
• Travel and work away from home when required.
• Work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Display a professional attitude to coworkers, supervisors and the public.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)
• (8) Paid Observed Holidays
• 401(k) Plan w/employer match
• Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
• Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares
• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities

General Description

An Asphalt Raker is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that assists with the application of asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots, and driveways using handheld tools.

Key Duties

• Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project.
• Responsible for the finished product while enforcing proper safety and traffic precautions.
• Prepare road surfaces for hot asphalt material.
• Distribute and rake asphalt material used in construction, repair and resurfacing.
• Finish surfaces by smoothing and tamping asphalt material to the proper grade and thickness to properly adhere material to road surface.
• Repair utility cuts by removing temporary material and replacing with permanent hot asphalt material.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must have a "safety first" attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Luteman.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• One (1) to three (3) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on paving.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Luteman to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and carry at least 30 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Luteman encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high asphalt levels of noise and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as grease, gasoline, diesel fuel and hot asphalt mix.

Demonstrates Safety 1st

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act.
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports.
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.