Road Construction Laborer: Pave, Prep & Maintain

Adams Construction Company; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Construction Company in Virginia is seeking a Laborer to perform manual or semiskilled tasks in road building and maintenance. Under supervision, you will prepare surfaces, apply asphalt, and help maintain equipment.

The role requires physical endurance, ability to work overtime, and a valid driver’s license. Prior paving experience is preferred but not required, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• Prior construction or paving experience preferred but not required.
• Possesses a 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 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 enhance and promote a safe work zone

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Physical endurance

Drug test compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Plate compactor

Pavement saw

Shovel

Rake

Job description

Adams Construction Company in Virginia is seeking a Laborer to perform manual or semiskilled tasks in road building and maintenance. Under supervision, you will prepare surfaces, apply asphalt, and help maintain equipment.

The role requires physical endurance, ability to work overtime, and a valid driver’s license. Prior paving experience is preferred but not required, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.