Asphalt Crew Laborer

The Asphalt Laborer plays a vital role in supporting asphalt paving operations by performing a variety of tasks, including operating equipment, assisting with paving activities, and ensuring job site cleanliness. This position requires physical endurance, adaptability, and a willingness to learn multiple aspects of asphalt paving and construction. The ideal candidate will have experience in asphalt paving or general construction, but training is available for motivated individuals.

Assist in operating paving and compaction equipment as needed.
• Perform various labor tasks, including shoveling, raking, and tamping asphalt.
• Set up and maintain traffic control and safety barriers on job sites.
• Assist in unloading, loading, and transporting materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure a clean and organized job site by removing debris and excess materials.
• Work closely with crew members to ensure smooth paving operations.
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist in spreading, leveling, and compacting asphalt to meet project specifications.
• Learn and operate pavers, rollers, skid steers, and other asphalt-related equipment as required.
• Support the crew in ensuring quality control and timely project completion.

Hourly Range is $23/hour-$32.50/hour

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Previous experience in asphalt paving, construction, or general labor preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn how to operate asphalt paving equipment.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of safety regulations and willingness to follow safety guidelines.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand, kneel, and walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Valid driver's license preferred; CDL is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in asphalt paving and working with pavers, rollers, and skid steers.
• Knowledge of grading, compaction, and other road construction techniques.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Constantly
• High temperatures: Constantly
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Occasionally
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Constantly
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.