Asphalt Laborer
About the Role
Ensley is looking to hire a FULL-TIME ASPHALT LABORER to assist in the pouring, smoothing, and setting of asphalt for roads and parking lots. The responsibilities of an Asphalt Laborer include delivering water to the rollers and plate compactors, preparing the pavement saw, measuring the line for the day, sweeping, and raking the deck, working in between the mill, directing traffic, and cleaning the area at the end of the day.
To ensure success as an Asphalt Laborer, you should be physically fit and be able to work long hours in all weather conditions. Asphalt Laborers are often required to work over weekends, on public holidays, and at night.
Requirements
Responsibilities and Duties:
Shovel, rake, and compact materials at road construction projects
Stand for long periods of time
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 assist other team members in different areas of the paving project
Move and deliver tools, equipment and materials to locations throughout the job site
Effectively follow directions of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for specific project site or job site
Maintain acceptable attendance in a flexible work schedule
Properly follow & promote all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
Maintain a strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures
Travel and work at multiple construction sites within your geographic region
Perform other duties including but not limited to operating equipment
Possess a professional attitude while interacting with peers, contractors and general public
Qualifications and Skills:
Proven work experience as an asphalt laborer or flagger
Knowledge of road and traffic regulations
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work on weekends, public holidays, and at night
Ability to travel to wherever the job is needed
Ability to work for long hours in all weather conditions
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Excellent communication and observation skills
Education/Training Requirement:
High School Diploma or quivalent
Certification/License Requirement:
A Valid and clean Florida CDL license is preferred
Physical Ability Requirements:
Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and 20 lbs regularly
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 basis
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 onto and off equipment on a regular basis. This requires the use of hand and foot 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 a steering wheel
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
