Asphalt Laborer - St George, UT

in St George, UT

Asphalt Laborer - St George, UT Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    1156790001

  • Req #

    505122

  • Job Location

    St George, UT 84790, US

  • Job Category

    Laborers and Production Workers

**Pay between $21.00-$22.00 an hour**

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

  • Uses various equipment, hand and power tools.
  • Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations.  
  • Performs job site clean-up.
  • Assists with flagging and traffic control as needed.
  • Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
  • Other duties as assigned per supervisor

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.ww
  • Must have a current and valid driver’s license. 
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
  • Ability to write correspondences and memos. 
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory and Order processing systems; uses job specific computer system for ticketing and two way radio for communications.
  • May be subject to drug testing, and physical agilities testing.
  • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
  • Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
  • Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
  • Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • 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.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
  • Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
  • Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 20 lbs. regularly.
  • Must be able to work with a shovel or rake for periods of time throughout the day.  Shovel work can require handling from 10 lbs. to 30 lbs. on a regular bases.  Pushing and pulling an asphalt rake is required.
  • Job requires the following motions: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting.
  • Climbing up onto and down off of equipment on a regular basis.  This requires the use of hand and food holds to mount and dismount the equipment.  Must be able to climb without limitation or restriction.
  • Operation of directional, speed, and operational controls on the equipment.  This requires movement by hand of levers, switches and typically a steering wheel to turn the unit.
  • A variety of other activities can be performed as needed such as flagging traffic, operating a vibratory tamp (to compact asphalt in tight places), or using hand tools and equipment.

Work Environment

  • 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

Western Rock Products, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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