What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Laborer (St. Cloud) position at New Look Contracting?
Description
Capital Paving is a Paving company primarily in central Minnesota. (Our team comprises individuals who take pride in their work and are passionate about changing the scope of the industry. Capital Paving is a family-owned business that prides itself on innovation, employee growth, and retention, with our primary focus on safety.
The asphalt laborer plays a critical role in the asphalt laydown process. They are responsible for shoveling, raking, and any other manual labor associated with the installation process. They assist the crew by finishing the asphalt surface while fixing all deficiencies, preparing the grade, and helping layout the work area. They accomplish this by having a strong attention to detail and physical stamina while working in a high-paced team environment producing high quality road surfaces.
Responsibilities: Below are the essential duties and responsibilities of the position; other duties may be assigned as directed:
- Support with general construction duties for asphalt and grading work
- Work with hand tools for proper asphalt installation, repairs, and finishing of the surface
- Loading and unloading of supplies
- Have the ability and strength required to perform all manual labor tasks
- Constant monitoring of the finished surface of the asphalt and perform any hand work to ensure proper installation
- Communicate and collaborate closely with the entire paving team
- Take direction from the foreman and superintendent as the job progresses
- Have a safety-focused mentality:
- Always ensure and promote a safe working environment
- Enforce all company, OSHA and other applicable safety standards
- Report on any safety concerns to supervisor
This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities required in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities, and the role may evolve as the company grows.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, a candidate would have the following:
- Strong work ethic and physical stamina
- Have a strong attention to detail
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multiple tasks effectively and ensure accuracy
- Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment
- Ability to work overtime, nights and weekends as needed
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including exposure to construction sites and potential physical demands
- Ability to Lift up to 50 pounds
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Class A is a plus
Compensation:
- Union Scale wage
- Union Fringe Benefits
- 401K with employer match
- Voluntary Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
New Look Contracting Inc./Capital Paving is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. New Look Contracting, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.