Job Information
Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. Paving Crew Laborer in Grand Junction, Colorado
Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.
Position Overview
The Paving Crew Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or at various on-site plant locations. This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.
Pay ranges from $18 to $20 an hour, based on experience.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions): Prepares ground surfaces for the road building process. Removes debris out of the construction path. 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. May insert risers as needed. Walks behind paver machine to shovel and rake asphalt as it is applied to the ground. Levels out asphalt with rake and uses shovel to dig out manhole covers and water valve boxes that are buried by the asphalt. Cleans asphalt off tools and equipment after each workday. May assist with operating equipment as needed and if trained, including paver, roller, backhoe, water truck, etc. Performs other laborer tasks as needed to include cutting concrete or asphalt with saw, sweeping, etc. Other duties assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Experience in a building materials/construction industry plus.
Work Requirements
Must be 18 years in age or older. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check. Report to the job site dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required. Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (less than 50% of the time).
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Ability to work around heavy equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgement. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Key Competencies
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate Judgement. Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
What We Offer You
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