Asphalt Plant Laborer - United Companies - Hayden, CO

 

Job ID:  489479

 

United Companies, is a CRH Company. 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 Asphalt Paving Laborer is a skilled positiong involving control and operation multiple types of asphalt paving equipment and laborer duties.  The career field for “Paving Laborer” includes, but may not be limited to, the following positions: Equipment Operator (Grade and Pave Crew), Heavy Equipment Operator, Roller Operator (Self-Propelled, Asphalt, Other than Asphalt), Motor Grader Operator (Rough Grade), Concrete Grinder/Milling Machine Operator, Backhoe Operator, Bobcat Operator, Bulldozer/Push Dozer Operator, Concrete Finishing Machine Operator, Asphalt Paver Machine Operator.

 

WAGE Range: $21 - $23 per hour dependent on Experience. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
•    Drive machines onto truck trailers, and drive trucks to transport machines and material to and from job sites. 
•    Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material. 
•    Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds. 
•    Set up forms and lay out guidelines for curbs, according to written specifications, using string, spray paint, and concrete/water mixes. 
•    Cut or break up pavement and drive guardrail posts, using machines equipped with interchangeable hammers. 
•    Drive and operate curbing machines to extrude concrete or asphalt curbing. 
•    Place strips of material such as cork, asphalt, or steel into joints, or place rolls of expansion-joint material on machines that automatically insert material. 
•    Light burners or start heating units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates. 
•    Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials. 
•    Operate oil distributors, loaders, chip spreaders, dump trucks, and snow plows. 
•    Install dies, cutters, and extensions to screeds onto machines, using hand tools. 
•    Operate machines that clean or cut expansion joints in concrete or asphalt and that rout out cracks in pavement. 
•    Operates all types of asphalt paving equipment including; asphalt paver, screed, rollers, broom and skid steer
•    The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor. 
•    May perform other related duties, such as adding or removing screed extensions, installing or removing automatic devices, grade log or other accessories associated with the machine.  
•    Thorough understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving. 
•    Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors. 
•    Coordinate truck dumping. 
•    Shovel blacktop. 
•    Control traffic. 
•    Set up and tear down equipment. 
•    Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
•    Other duties as assigned. 

 

Qualifications 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience
•    Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
•    Minimum of 1 year experience and/or training in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
•    Minimum of 3 years of road construction experience preferred. 

 

Work Requirements
•    Must be 18 years in age or older. 
•    Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check. 
•    Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements. 
•    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. 
•    Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times. 
•    Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. 
•    Must be willing to work ni