Paving Laborer and Operator Helper (With CDL)

Scotty's Contracting and Stone; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Paving Laborers who prioritize safety and are eager for a long-term career. In this full-time role, you will engage in outdoor asphalt paving and highway construction, performing key tasks such as leveling asphalt, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment. The company offers competitive benefits, including paid holidays, medical insurance, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. If you are motivated, enjoy working independently, and thrive in dynamic conditions, this position is a great opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL and able to work outdoors in extreme conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Push and pull asphalt rake to level asphalt to specifications.
• Perform Flagger duties and set up traffic control.
• Assist others as needed and maintain equipment.

Skills

CDL

Ability to work outdoors

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Positive working relationships

Motivation without close monitoring

Service-oriented attitude

Eager to learn and develop skills

Job description

Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC is accepting applications for Paving Laborers. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. We are looking for long term employees who are seeking a great career!

As a full-time employee of Scotty’s, you will be eligible for many of our competitive company benefits:

1. Paid Holidays & Vacation
2. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
3. Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
4. Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Retirement Plan (Employer Paid Retirement)

Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC is a subsidiary of Houchens Industries and participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides employees with a retirement through profit sharing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Push and pull asphalt rake to level asphalt to fine grade specifications
• Use sledgehammer to drive pins, uses pick and shovel to dig
• Hook up trailers, fastens attachments to equipment
• Perform Flagger duties, sets up traffic control, and places barrels and cones
• Smooth freshly poured asphalt, shovels asphalt, or other materials
• Perform general maintenance of equipment and tools
• Assist others as needed or directed and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have CDL
• Able to work outdoors in extreme conditions, such as cold, heat, and humidity
• Comfortable working at elevated heights
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Able to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and overtime as needed
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Works well independently and remains motivated without close monitoring
• Able to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Maintains a professional, friendly, and service-oriented attitude with clients, the community, and business partners
• Eager to learn, develop skills, and advance career

Physical Requirements:

• Work Environment: Outdoor asphalt paving and highway construction setting, including occasional night work, with exposure to uneven terrain, dust, dirt, and varying weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
• Proximity Hazards: Must be alert and able to work safely near construction equipment & public traffic
• Climbing: Must have the physical capability to safely climb on and off of equipment that is greater than 6 feet off the ground on uneven terrain multiple times daily.
• Balance: Including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• Vision: 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions.
• Hearing: Corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions.
• Awkward positions: Getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground.
• Heavy lifting: Awkward parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulders, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.