What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Laborer - Hattiesburg position at Warren Paving Inc.?
Warren Paving, Inc. - Hattiesburg, MS, United States
The Asphalt Plant Laborer is responsible for performing various duties on the construction and/or asphalt plant. The employee will be involved/responsible for the daily operations at the plant and maintenance of the plant.
Essential Functions And Duties Of Position
Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Job # 252
The Asphalt Plant Laborer is responsible for performing various duties on the construction and/or asphalt plant. The employee will be involved/responsible for the daily operations at the plant and maintenance of the plant.
Essential Functions And Duties Of Position
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
- Follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
- Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
- Perform minor servicing and maintenance of the plant; refer major problems to the foreman/supervisor.
- Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Maintain cleanliness of yard and/or plant.
- Perform daily maintenance and greasing of the plant.
- Perform routine and daily housekeeping duties.
- Assist in training less-experienced employees on the proper operations, servicing, and repair of equipment to further their abilities.
- May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer.
- Lifts, carries, and holds material, tools and supplies.
- Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
- Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
- Perform general laboring duties when necessary.
- Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.
- Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
- May require sitting for extended periods of time.
- Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Able to climb ladders and to work at heights.
- Able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to exert 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.
Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Job # 252