Asphalt Paving Crewmember

Asphalt Paving Crewmember’s assist in the paving for roads, highways, and parking lots. They will assist in the construction of highways/private roadways/parking lots using handheld tools. Asphalt Paving Crewmember’s will drive a distributor truck or crew truck to and from jobsites, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF POSITION:

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Must have the ability to work with the asphalt crew to pave roadways per plan specifications and, if need be, to perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met
• Assist construction/paving crew with various duties such as shoveling, raking, and flagging
• Dig, spread and level construction materials
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools, and supplies
• May assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices
• Properly follow all Company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager
• Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew can operate at normal efficiency level
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.
• Must be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes
• Overtime work required. Out of town or county work may be required
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Must adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company
• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours
• Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Driver Qualification Standard.
• Ability to use power and/or hand tools needed to complete jobs within specifications
• Ability to follow Traffic Control Crew instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements.
• Drive a distributor truck or crew truck to and from jobsites, as needed.
• Assumes additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Class B CDL license is required.
• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of experience with asphalt crews.
• Must have the ability to handle several projects at once, while maintaining tight deadlines.
• Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Must have reliable transportation and can travel. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.
• Must always wear proper attire including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
• Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the public.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to withstand physical demands associated with heavy highway construction
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures
• The following motions will be required: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching, and squatting - these will occupy most of workday
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for repetitious lifting while using proper lifting techniques
• Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.

An Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status, or any other protected status.