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Superior Paving Corp. Paving Crew Laborer in Salem, Virginia

Description/Job Summary

  • In the performance of their tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following Superior values:

EXCELLENCE Exceeding Expectations PARTNERSHIP Creating Positive Relationships

INTEGRITY Being Honest and Loyal COMMITMENT Upholding Our Promises

Job Summary

Perform entry level maintenance and construction tasks involving physical labor at paving sites, plant, and other contracted locations under general supervision.

Responsibilities/Duties

Job Duties

  • Clearing and preparing highway work zones, rights of ways, end of pass and joints by removing litter, debris, rocks, existing building materials, concrete, mud and vegetation.

  • Digs, spreads, and levels asphalt or other materials using shovels.

  • Controlling traffic passing near, in, and around work zones according to established standards.

  • Monitor pumps, compressors and generators.

  • Performs a variety of routine, non-machine tasks such as: Installing traffic barricades, cones, and markers, repairing pavement imperfections, marking obstacles for equipment drivers, setting stakes and digging and backfilling trenches and cleaning of job site.

  • Other duties may be assigned.

Required Skills

  • Must be 18 years of age

  • Must be able to lift 75 lbs regularly throughout a shift

  • Must be able to stand for 12 hours and be able to walk up to 4 miles in a day with minimal breaks.

  • Ability to learn how to use and handle hand tools, and control traffic according to regulations.

  • Manual dexterity to safely use tools and equipment.

  • Good eye-hand coordination, good physical fitness, multi-limb coordination, static strength and a good sense of balance.

  • Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of various weather conditions and extreme environments.

  • Ability to work as a member of a team.

  • Ability to adhere to Superior policies and other safety regulations.

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and nights as required.

  • Valid Driver's License preferred.

  • High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.

Job Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

  • Safety and Security - observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

  • Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.

  • Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

  • Productivity/Quantity - meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

  • Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate persons with an alternate plan.

  • Communication - listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Details

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, grasping; and seeing and hearing within normal ranges. Must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds unassisted throughout the hour and shift.

Work Environment/Tools and Equipment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vehicle and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations; temperature variations and inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment. Work on uneven or wet surfaces.

Tools and equipment regularly used; jackhammer, sledge, axe, shovel, rake, spreaders, drills, grinders, saws, cleaning equipment, water hose, Milling Machine, Asphalt Paver, Motor Grade, and Loader, back-hoe, dump truck, pickup truck, street sweeper, road grater, front-end loader, street roller, manlift, tamper, plate compactor, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, telephone, ditch witch, and hydraulic excavator, etc.

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