Road Construction Laborer: Asphalt Paving & Site Crew

Adams Construction Company; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Adams Construction Company in Virginia is seeking a Laborer to perform manual and semiskilled tasks related to road building under the supervision of a superintendent. You will assist with surface prep, asphalt application, and site maintenance to help deliver quality projects.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are needed; pre-employment drug tests may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• Prior construction or paving experience preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic, teamwork and respect to all individuals.
• Able and willing to follow verbal instructions
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation
• Candidates must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends, as projects demand.
• Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as random tests if selected during employment.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Digs out and prepares areas, removes old pavement, cleans surfaces, and applies tack oil for bonding.
• Asphalt Application: Shovels, spreads, rakes, and smooths hot asphalt to proper grade and thickness.
• Joint Finishing: Matches and finishes fresh asphalt joints, ensuring a smooth, well-knit surface between roller passes.
• Equipment & Tool Operation: Uses hand tools (rakes, shovels, tampers) and operates equipment like plate compactors, pavement saws, and brooms.
• Job Site Maintenance: Cleans up work sites, clears spilled asphalt, and maintains tools and equipment at the end of the shift.
• Guides and directs dump trucks while backing; Receives and accumulates delivery tickets; Flags traffic and assists in traffic control to promote a safe work zone

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Stamina

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Adams Construction Company in Virginia is seeking a Laborer to perform manual and semiskilled tasks related to road building under the supervision of a superintendent. You will assist with surface prep, asphalt application, and site maintenance to help deliver quality projects.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are needed; pre-employment drug tests may apply.