Lehigh Valley Division, a part of H&K Group, Inc., is currently seeking a motivated Paving Laborer to become a part of our team. Usually performing their duties in a utility capacity, the Laborer position entails working on construction projects, often transferring from one task to another whenever the situation requires. If you meet the job requirements outlined below, H&K would be happy to consider you for this position.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Acquires tools needed for daily operations
• Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line
• Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications
• Levels earth to fine grade specifications
• Paving Duties:
  • Assists with pre-run markings
  • Uses a paving lute to fine grade before roller man compacts
  • Operates vibratory plate as needed
  • Shovels asphalt as required
  • Direct traffic around work area as required
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR One month of related experience and/or training
• Experience raking, shovleing, and operating the screed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, quarries, or heavy manufacturing
  • Experience in paving and asphalt manufacturing strongly preferred
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

• Regularly required to
  • Stand
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to
  • Walk
  • Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally requred to
  • Climb or balance
  • Talk or hear
• Vision abilities include
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

• Regularly exposed to
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Fumes or airborne particles
• Frequently exposed to
  • Outside weather conditions
  • Vibration
  • High, precarious places
• Noise level is usually very loud