Traveling Asphalt Paver & Finisher — Outdoor, Safe-Work

Deme Construction; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Deme Construction in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Asphalt Worker to join our road crew. This is a physically demanding outdoor role requiring endurance, safety focus, and the ability to work with paving machinery in Florida weather.

You will prepare, lay, and finish asphalt for roads, driveways, and parking lots; travel across the Florida Gulf Coast as needed; must have at least 1 year of asphalt experience and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. We value reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of proven experience working on an asphalt paving or heavy highway construction crew.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform strenuous manual labor in extreme heat.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Site Preparation: Clean and sweep surfaces, spray tack coat/oil, and repair potholes and subsurface materials.
• Asphalt Application: Shovel, rake, and lute hot-mix asphalt to the proper grade, thickness, and slope as it is laid.
• Compaction & Finishing: Operate or assist with vibratory compactors, rollers, and hand tampers for smooth, compacted surfaces.
• Equipment Maintenance: Load/unload trucks and clean hand tools and machinery after daily use.
• Safety & Traffic Control: Set up traffic cones, signs, and act as a flagger to direct traffic and ensure OSHA/FDOT compliance.

Skills

Physical stamina

Asphalt experience

Job description

Deme Construction in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Asphalt Worker to join our road crew. This is a physically demanding outdoor role requiring endurance, safety focus, and the ability to work with paving machinery in Florida weather.

You will prepare, lay, and finish asphalt for roads, driveways, and parking lots; travel across the Florida Gulf Coast as needed; must have at least 1 year of asphalt experience and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. We value reliability and teamwork.