Road Crew Laborer

Vance Brothers, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vance Brothers (PPG) seeks hardworking individuals to join our road preservation team in the Midwest. This role involves preparing roads for resurfacing, traffic control, and assisting in various construction tasks. Frequent travel and outdoor work are required, with safety as a priority.

Join a trusted division of Pavement Preservation Group and contribute to long-lasting infrastructure projects. Expect physical labor, teamwork, and adherence to safety procedures in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good communication skills for interacting with coworkers and the public.
• Adaptability to changing work environments and schedules.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roads for resurfacing by weed whacking, using a blower, shovel, or rake.
• Distribute door hangers to notify the public of upcoming construction work.
• Assist in setting up, moving, and dismantling signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices.
• Act as a flagger, stopping and directing traffic in construction zones as needed.
• Operate a pilot car to lead traffic through one‑way zones when required.
• Perform various tasks in residential, main road, and highway road preservation projects.
• Transport street sweeping vehicles and other equipment between worksites (for qualified drivers only).

Skills

Attention to detail

Team environment

Communication skills

Adaptability

Work ethic

Physical labor

Job description

We are Pavement Preservation Group (PPG), a dynamic and growing pavement preservation company. Our brand, Vance Brothers, has been a trusted name in the industry for over 100 years, providing high-quality asphalt products and expert construction services to customers across the Midwest. As a leading division of PPG, we specialize in manufacturing, testing, and applying Asphalt Emulsions, Sealers, Joint/Crack Seals, Fog Seals, Micro/Slurry Seals, Chip Seals, and more. Join Vance Brothers (PPG) and help us pave the way for another 100 years of success and innovation.

• We are looking for hardworking and dependable individuals to join our road preservation team. This role involves preparing roads for resurfacing, ensuring traffic control measures are in place, and assisting in various construction-related tasks. The position requires frequent travel, outdoor work, and physical labor to support road maintenance and improvement projects.

Desired Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good communication skills for interacting with coworkers and the public.
• Adaptability to changing work environments and schedules.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physical labor.

• Prepare roads for resurfacing by weed whacking, using a blower, shovel, or rake.
• Distribute door hangers to notify the public of upcoming construction work.
• Assist in setting up, moving, and dismantling signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices.
• Act as a flagger, stopping and directing traffic in construction zones as needed.
• Operate a pilot car to lead traffic through one‑way zones when required.
• Perform various tasks in residential, main road, and highway road preservation projects.
• Transport street sweeping vehicles and other equipment between worksites (for qualified drivers only).