Asphalt Crew Laborer

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Job description

Overview:
Job Summary:

The Asphalt Laborer will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers on the job site.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Responsibilities:
Assists skilled workers as assigned.

Unloads materials that are delivered such as asphalt and distribute them to appropriate location as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications.

Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.

Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers such as mixing cement or preparing base.

Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include digging; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.

Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.

Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.

Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.

Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.

Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.

Ability to work with a variety of personalities.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.

Education and Experience:

Prior asphalt construction job experience preferred.

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: Rarely

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: Rarely

Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:Occasionally

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Occasionally

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally

Operating machinery and/or power tools:constantly

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Rarely

The ability to travel regionally or nationally:Rarely

Physical Demands:

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Never

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally

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: Constantly

Shift work, to include overnight work:Constantly

Frequent overtime, including weekends:Constantly

Office environment: Never

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