Road Construction Laborer — Asphalt & Site Prep

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Adams Construction Company in Virginia is seeking a Laborer to support road building and maintenance under the supervision of a assigned superintendent. The position involves physical, semi-skilled tasks related to paving projects.

Responsibilities include surface preparation, asphalt application, joint finishing, equipment operation, and keeping the site clean and safe. Overtime, night, and weekend work may be required; pre-employment drug tests are required.

Qualifications

• Prior construction or paving experience preferred but not required.
• 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 for a smooth surface between roller passes.
• Equipment & tool operation: uses hand tools and operates plate compactors, pavement saws, and brooms.
• Job site maintenance: cleans up work sites, clears spilled asphalt, and maintains tools and equipment at shift end.
• Guides and directs dump trucks while backing; Receives and accumulates delivery tickets; Flags traffic to enhance a safe work zone.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Willingness to follow instructions

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Adams Construction Company in Virginia is seeking a Laborer to support road building and maintenance under the supervision of a assigned superintendent. The position involves physical, semi-skilled tasks related to paving projects.

Responsibilities include surface preparation, asphalt application, joint finishing, equipment operation, and keeping the site clean and safe. Overtime, night, and weekend work may be required; pre-employment drug tests are required.