Skilled Laborer

Kids for the Future; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO Employer

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

Superior Paving Corp. has supported Northern Virginia's transportation infrastructure for 50 years and now serves Central Virginia. We are seeking a Laborer II to assist asphalt paving, operate small equipment, and maintain safety on road projects.

You will work under supervision, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to high-quality workmanship. The role requires 1-2 years of paving or construction experience, the ability to read safety documents, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of paving or construction experience.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret safety documents and manuals.
• Strong understanding of paving operations and jobsite safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with asphalt placement by raking, shoveling, and distributing material.
• Perform pavement removal and surface preparation using jackhammers and other tools.
• Operate small tools and light equipment such as blowers, tampers, and saws.
• Maintain traffic-control devices and serve as a flagger when needed.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.

Skills

Paving experience

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Tools

Jackhammers

Shovels

Brooms

Skid steer

Job description

• Job Category Paving Crew, Skilled Laborer
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

The Laborer II supports asphalt paving operations by performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks that contribute to the safe and efficient completion of road construction projects. This role requires prior paving or construction experience and the ability to operate small equipment including a broom tractor, shuttle buggy, skid steer, and similar machinery, while working effectively with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with asphalt placement by raking, shoveling, and distributing material to achieve proper grade and smoothness.
• Perform pavement removal and surface preparation using jackhammers, shovels, and other tools.
• Operate small tools and light equipment such as blowers, tampers and saws.
• Operate a broom tractor to maintain clean, debris-free surfaces before and during paving operations if designated.
• Operate a shuttle buggy to maintain continuous asphalt flow and mix uniformity during paving operations if designated.
• Operate a skid steer for material handling, site cleanup, grading, and other assigned tasks if designated.
• Operate a sign truck to deploy, maintain, and retrieve traffic-control signage for work zones if designated.
• Perform daily designated equipment inspections and basic maintenance, including checking fluids, cleaning filters and reporting mechanical issues.
• Support paver and roller operators by monitoring material flow, adjusting edges, and ensuring consistent mat quality.
• Sets up, maintains, and removes traffic-control devices and serves as a flagger to safely direct vehicles and construction traffic when needed.
• Perform advanced jobsite preparation: clearing debris, sweeping, grading edges, and staging tools and materials.
• Perform safety checks, use proper PPE, follow work-zone procedures, keep safe distances, report hazards immediately, and maintain a clean, compliant, hazard-free worksite.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 1-2 years of paving or construction experience required.
• Ability to read, follow and interpret safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, plans and grade.
• Strong understanding of paving operations, jobsite safety requirements, effective traffic-control practices and proper use of hand tools.
• Reliable transportation.
• Consistently demonstrate the organization’s core values by striving for excellence, fostering partnership, upholding integrity, and showing commitment.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work as part of a team.
• Must maintain constant situational awareness of moving vehicles, heavy machinery, and other hazards inherent to paving and construction operations
• Ability to adhere to Superior policies and other safety regulations.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and nights as required.
• Must be 18 years of age

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods; tolerate noise, vibration, heat, and outdoor conditions common to paving operations; demonstrate the manual dexterity needed to use hand tools and equipment; and maintain good eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, multi-limb coordination, static strength, and balance.

Work is performed outdoors on roadways, construction zones, and active traffic areas, often in hot, cold, or otherwise adverse weather. Employees are regularly exposed to hot asphalt, dust, fumes, loud noise, and vibration from tools and equipment.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $25.00-$28.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and training.

Summary

Superior Paving Corp. has supported Northern Virginia's transportation infrastructure for 50 years. We've recently expanded into Central Virginia, allowing us to serve even more communities across the state. From major highways to local projects, thousands of travelers rely on the work we do every day—and we take pride in doing it safely, reliably, and with the highest quality.

Our work is guided by our E.P.I.C. values: EXCELLENCE in every mile we pave, PARTNERSHIP with our teams and communities, INTEGRITY in how we operate, and COMMITMENT to safety, quality, and improvement. These values guide every decision we make.

But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our missiong is simple: Develop Remarkable Employees . We know our success comes from the individuals who represent us, and we are dedicated to helping our team members grow, lead, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

When you join Superior Paving, you become part of a team rooted in family values, driven by purpose, and committed to building roads—and futures that stand the test of time.

SUPERIOR PAVING CORP. IS PROUD TO BE AN EEO EMPLOYER
MINORITY/FEMALE/VETERAN/DISABLED
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE