Asphalt Laborer

An Asphalt Laborer performs many duties to assist crew when paving roads and highways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shovels, rakes and compacts materials at road construction projects.
• Stand for long periods of time performing manual labor near hot asphalt in hot weather.
• Walk alongside the paver to shovel and rake areas of asphalt that require leveling.
• Must be capable of performing duties near traveled roadways and live traffic lanes.
• Must load, unload and properly clean tools and equipment.
• Routinely assists of other team members in different areas of the road project.
• Must move and deliver tools, equipment and materials to locations throughout the job site.
• Effectively follows directions of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for specific project site or job site.
• Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance in a flexible work schedule.
• Properly follow & promote all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Must maintain at all times a strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Must be available to travel and work at multiple construction sites within your geographic region.
• May perform other duties including but not limited to operating equipment.
• Must possess a professional attitude while interacting with peers, contractors and general public.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 20 lbs. regularly.
• Must be able to work with a shovel or rake for periods of time throughout the day.  Shovel work can require handling from 10 lbs. to 30 lbs. on a regular bases.  Pushing and pulling an asphalt rake is required.
• Job requires the following motions: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting.
• Climbing up onto and down off of equipment on a regular basis.  This requires the use of hand and food holds to mount and dismount the equipment.  Must be able to climb without limitation or restriction.
• Operation of directional, speed, and operational controls on the equipment.  This requires movement by hand of levers, switches and typically a steering wheel to turn the unit.
• A variety of other activities can be performed as needed such as flagging traffic, operating a vibratory tamp (to compact asphalt in tight places), or using hand tools and equipment.