Pavement Preservation Technician

VSS International, Inc.; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VSS International, Inc. is seeking a Squeegee laborer for Santa Cruz County project work. This outdoor field role entails assisting pavement crews with surface prep, applying slurry seal, micro-surfacing, and related materials on roadways.

You will operate hand tools, maintain safety, communicate with foreman and crew, and support a fast-paced outdoor construction environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience with pavement preservation or related construction work preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively (squeegees, brooms, shovels, lutes).
• Ability to follow verbal instructions, signals, and safety requirements.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and variable schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Spread, smooth, finish, and clean up slurry seal, micro-surfacing, and seal coat materials.
• Assist with surface preparation and debris removal before material application.
• Maintain proper material flow, edging, feathering, and joint touch-ups for a uniform surface.
• Set up, move, and clean hoses, signs, barriers, and tools at shift start and end.
• Work safely around trucks, heavy equipment, traffic, and active roadways or parking lots.
• Coordinate with foreman and crew to ensure workflow and safety needs are met.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Tools

Shovels

Lutes

Brooms

Scrapers

Job description

VSS International, Inc. is seeking a Squeegee laborer for Santa Cruz County project work. This outdoor field role entails assisting pavement crews with surface prep, applying slurry seal, micro-surfacing, and related materials on roadways.

You will operate hand tools, maintain safety, communicate with foreman and crew, and support a fast-paced outdoor construction environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.