Asphalt Paving Laborer and Operator Helper

Scotty's Contracting and Stone is accepting applications for a Paving Laborer! The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence and seeking a long- term career opportunity!

As a full-time employee of Scotty’s Contracting and Stone, you will be eligible for many of our competitive company benefits including: paid holidays and vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, company paid life insurance and long-term disability, and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) retirement plan!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the preparation and construction of roadways, parking lots, and other paved surfaces.
• Spread, level, and smooth asphalt or other materials using rakes, lutes, and shovels.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of work zones, including traffic control and safety barriers.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Help move, position, and set up paving equipment and machinery as directed.
• Perform basic maintenance and inspection of paving equipment.
• Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management.
• Communicate effectively with foreman and other crew members regarding project requirements and progress.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions such as cold, heat, and humidity.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must possess a positive, customer service-oriented attitude.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing/Walking: Frequent – required to stand and walk on uneven, hot surfaces for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Sitting: Infrequent – primarily works while standing or walking; may occasionally ride in or assist with equipment.
• Lifting: Occasional – must lift up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level (e.g., tools, cones, shoveling asphalt, etc).
• Carrying: Occasional – carry up to 35 pounds for up to 50 feet (e.g., lutes, tools, or barrels).
  Pushing/Pulling: Occasional – generate forces of 75+ pounds using asphalt rakes and shovels when working the asphalt.
• Climbing: Occasional – must climb on/off paving equipment, trailers, and in/out of uneven terrain.
• Bending/Crouching/Kneeling: Occasional – frequent postural changes required while raking, shoveling, or compacting asphalt.
• Reaching/Handling/Gripping: Frequent – grip strength of 75 lbs+ required for tools such as lutes, shovels, and hand tampers.
• Balancing: Frequent – must maintain balance on hot, moving, or sloped surfaces and in proximity to traffic and equipment.
• Environmental Conditions: High heat exposure, dust, fumes, noise, and proximity to live traffic and hot materials.

Scotty’s Contracting and Stone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.