Northeast Paving Asphalt Paving Laborer Western Area of MA01360
Position Type: Full Time Pay Type: Hourly Seasonal Work: Yes
General Description Asphalt Laborers typically have previous experience working with hot mix asphalt or in road construction, predominantly working with their hands, feet, and using consistent thought process in decision making and executing instructions.
Key Duties Asphalt Laborers are responsible for carrying out a wide range of physical responsibilities, which may include:
• Walking alongside Asphalt Paver operations, identifying asphalt surface areas that require attention. • Utilizing hand tools such as Asphalt Lute and Shovel to manipulate asphalt to ensure smooth asphalt surface. • Serving at the Spotter for dump trucks and other heavy equipment, which consists of visual, verbal, and hand communications. • Operating small equipment such as broom, tractor, skid steer, roller, chop saw, grinders, walk behind saw, etc. • Shoveling, sweeping, and using a wheelbarrow.
Qualification Requirements General To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key 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.
Education and Experience This position is an entry-level role and requires minimal experience in the asphalt industry. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A drivers license is preferred. Must be able to understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
Physical Demands The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Asphalt Laborer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Constant ability to walk at slow pace on various walking surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, dirt, and stone. • Frequent ability to stoop, bend, and crouch. • Frequent physical dexterity to use hand tools, such as a hand shovel and asphalt lute, consisting of pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 lbs. • Must be able to use steps and handle grab bars to access and egress heavy mobile equipment. • Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds, such as moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions, and directions from supervisor and/or spotter.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Laborer will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:
• Work is performed outdoors in various weather conditions, typically excluding below freezing temperatures. • Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise commonly found in road construction. • May involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt. • Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and near traffic.
Demonstrates Safety 1st It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety while being considerate of fellow employees. Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task. Has proper personal protective equipment and tools and uses them appropriately for the given task. Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act. Identifies and turns in near miss reports. Asks for help when needed to perform tasks safely. Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.
Northeast Paving Northeast Paving is a full-service paving and construction company operating throughout the northeastern United States. Our teams are capable of handling projects of almost any size and scope, from resurfacing a commercial parking area to constructing high-traffic interstates. The work we do includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, paving, and resurfacing, utility and drainage installation, and more. Our teams successfully deliver hundreds of projects every year-safely, successfully, and to the exact specifications of our clients.
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