Paving Laborer Tech I – Local + Benefits + Weekly Pay

Spear D Construction; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Local opportunities

Benefits + 401(k)

Flexible PTO

Career advancement

Great culture

Job summary

Spear D Construction in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a dependable Paving Laborer – Tech I to join our asphalt paving crews. This entry-level role supports daily paving operations under a Foreman, focusing on safety and learning.

You will perform surface prep, asphalt placement, grading, and site cleanup, work with hand tools, and follow company procedures and OSHA guidelines. Training and growth opportunities are available in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; previous paving experience is not required.
• Willingness to learn asphalt placement, grading, compaction, and paving techniques.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record if assigned a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist paving crews with asphalt placement, leveling, and minor grading work.
• Prepare surfaces for paving, including sweeping, cleaning, and applying tack coat.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, picks, sledgehammers, and paving lutes.
• Rake asphalt in corners and tight areas to achieve proper grade and smoothness.
• Safely operate basic power tools, including plate compactors, jumping jacks, cut-off saws, blowers, and drills.
• Assist with traffic control and flagging activities as needed.
• Collect load tickets and help direct asphalt and material deliveries.
• Assist with marking offsets for manholes, valves, and underground utilities.
• Support potholing and utility exposure before patch preparation.
• Assist with fueling, lubrication, and cleaning of paving and grading equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites, tools, and company vehicles.
• Follow directions from Foremen and experienced crew members.
• Follow OSHA, NM811, and company safety procedures, including daily Pre-Task Planning (PTP) meetings.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Spear D Construction in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a dependable Paving Laborer – Tech I to join our asphalt paving crews. This entry-level role supports daily paving operations under a Foreman, focusing on safety and learning.

You will perform surface prep, asphalt placement, grading, and site cleanup, work with hand tools, and follow company procedures and OSHA guidelines. Training and growth opportunities are available in a collaborative environment.