Squeegee laborer

VSS International, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

VSS International, Inc in San Benito County seeks a Squeegee laborer for outdoor road construction projects. This contingent role involves working with slurry seal, micro-surfacing, and related pavement preservation materials alongside a safety-conscious crew.

The ideal candidate is hardworking, reliable, and able to follow directions in a fast-paced outdoor setting. Duties include preparing surfaces, assisting with equipment, maintaining a clean work area, and coordinating with foremen and

Qualifications

• Experience with slurry seal, micro-surfacing, or related materials preferred.
• Able to follow verbal instructions and safety signals.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Spread, smooth, and finish pavement materials using hand tools.
• Prepare surfaces and protect cracks or utilities.
• Maintain material flow and ensure a uniform finished surface.
• Set up and tidy hoses, cones, signs, barriers and equipment at shift start and end.
• Work safely around traffic, heavy equipment, and pedestrians.
• Communicate with foreman and crew to coordinate work flow.
• Report safety concerns promptly.
• Follow all safety policies and jobsite rules.

Skills

Pavement preservation knowledge

Hand tool safety

Teamwork

Outdoor work ability

Overtime flexibility

Job description

OUR PEOPLEAREOUR STRATEGY

We are in need of Squeegee laborer for our VSS International, Inc . This opportunity is in San Benito County and contingent upon being awarded the project.

The ideal candidate will be a safe, hardworking, team-oriented person who is ok with working outdoors on road construction crews.

General Duties:

• Use squeegees, brooms, shovels, lutes, and other hand tools to spread, smooth, finish, and clean up slurry seal, micro-surfacing, seal coat, and related pavement preservation materials.
• Assist the crew with surface preparation, including sweeping, cleaning, masking, crack or utility protection, and removal of debris before material application.
• Support application operations by maintaining proper material flow, edging, feathering, touching up joints, correcting streaks or ridges, and helping achieve a uniform finished surface.
• Assist with setup, movement, and cleanup of hoses, cones, signs, barriers, tools, equipment, and materials at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Work safely around trucks, heavy equipment, traffic, crew members, pedestrians, utilities, and active roadway or parking lot environments.
• Communicate with the foreman, operators, drivers, laborers, and other crew members to coordinate work flow, material placement, and safety needs.
• Keep tools, work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean, organized, and free from avoidable hazards.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, material issues, incidents, or delays to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies, traffic control requirements, client requirements, and jobsite rules, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic pavement preservation, slurry seal, micro-surfacing, seal coat, or construction crew operations preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively, including squeegees, brooms, shovels, lutes, scrapers, and related tools.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions, hand signals, crew direction, traffic control procedures, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Strong awareness of surroundings when working near moving vehicles, equipment, traffic, pedestrians, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, nights, and variable schedules as needed.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.