Asphalt Laborer-Smithfield, UT

About the position

The Asphalt Laborer is responsible for performing various construction duties to assist highway, utility, and grade crews, as well as working at different on-site plant locations. This role involves manual tasks and requires the ability to work under the direction of a supervisor while maintaining safety and efficiency in all operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ground surfaces for the road building process by removing debris.
• Operates ground compactors, levels out and rakes dirt, sets string markers, and removes items within the area to be paved.
• Sets up fencing, barricades, and/or safety cones to block off the work area as needed.
• Prepares manhole covers, openings, and water lines, and may insert risers as needed.
• Walks behind paver machine to shovel and rake asphalt as it is applied to the ground.
• Cleans asphalt off tools and equipment after each work day.
• Assists with operating equipment such as paver, roller, backhoe, and water truck if trained.
• Performs other laborer tasks including cutting concrete or asphalt with a saw and sweeping.
• Uses various equipment, hand and power tools.
• Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations.
• Performs job site clean-up and assists with flagging and traffic control as needed.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondences and memos.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Ability to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of inventory and order processing systems.
• Experience using job-specific computer systems for ticketing and two-way radio communications.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion