Laborer-Bridge & Highway

Capital Paving and Construction is looking to fill several general Laborer positions for heavy highway and bridge projects in the central Arkansas area.  Willingness to travel and reliable transportation is required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES                                        

• Performs heavy manual labor including, digging, lifting, climbing, carrying and installation under varying weather conditions while exposed to dampness, fumes, dust, electrical, mechanical and traffic hazards.
• Assists with building, sealing, cleaning, and adjusting manholes, frames and covers, and roadway construction.
• Operates various hand tools, including but not limited to jackhammer, demo saws, paint brushes, pick, shovel, survey equipment, bull floats, rakes, wrenches, and various hand tools.
• Operates power equipment including, but not limited to air compressors, pavement breakers, tampers, vibrators, vacuum pumps, and various other type pumps.
• Participates in traffic control and fills in as a traffic control flagger, when needed.
• Access inside of manholes, enter confined spaces, and work from ladders
• Participates in stand-by duties, which involves working alone or with coworkers at night, weekends, and holidays to resolve situations that occur after normal business hours.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, or the ability to learn, safety rules and equipment including identification of precautions for an emergency response to chemical, electrical, and mechanical hazards, and asphyxiating, toxic, and explosive gases and vapors.
• Demonstrates good workmanship in a neat and timely manner.
• Must be able to work in a variety of positions throughout the day including standing, stooping, bending at the waist, at waist level, shoulder height and above the head.
• Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record.
• These positions will work primarily outdoors, exposed to inclement weather, and in the proximity of chemical, electrical, and mechanical hazards.

• General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
• Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record.
• Must be able to work as a team on all projects
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Reliable transportation
• Willing to travel/work out of town
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance and short and long-term disability.

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.