Paving Laborer

Northeast Paving; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Paving in Pittsburgh is looking for dedicated Asphalt Laborers to join our team. The role involves tasks like identifying asphalt areas needing attention, using hand tools for manipulation of asphalt surfaces, and operating small equipment.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to effectively communicate on job sites. Safety practices are essential due to the outdoor work environment. Experience in road construction is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to walk on various surfaces including asphalt and concrete.
• Shows physical dexterity required to use hand tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Identify asphalt areas needing attention during paving operations.
• Use hand tools to manipulate asphalt for smooth surfaces.
• Serve as a spotter for dump trucks and heavy equipment.

Skills

Verbal and visual communication

Ability to follow instructions

Physical dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand shovel

Asphalt lute

Job description

Position Type

Full Time (40+)

Pay Type

Hourly

Seasonal Work

Yes

General Description

Asphalt Laborers typically have previous experience working with hot mix asphalt or in road construction; predominately working with their hands, feet and using consistent thought process in decision making and executing instructions.

Key Duties

• Walking alongside Asphalt Paver operations, identifying asphalt surface areas that require attention.
• Utilizing hand tools, such as Asphalt Lute and Shovel, to manipulate asphalt to ensure smooth asphalt surface.
• Serving as Spotter for dump trucks and other heavy equipment; which consists of visual, verbal and hand communication(s).
• Operating small equipment, such as broom tractor, skid steer, roller, chop saw, grinders, walk behind saw, etc.
• Shoveling, sweeping, and using a wheelbarrow.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's license (preferred).
• Must be able to understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Physical Demands

• Constant ability to walk at slow pace, on various walking surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, dirt and stone.
• Frequent ability to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Frequent physical dexterity to use hand tools, such as a hand shovel and asphalt lute; consisting of pushing/pulling and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to use steps and handle/grab bar to access and egress heavy mobile equipment.
• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors, in various weather conditions; typically excluding below freezing temperatures.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, commonly found in road construction.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and near traffic.

Safety Responsibilities

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and make 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.

EEO Statement

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