General Laborer

Barnhill Contracting•Rockingham, NC

60d

About The Position

The General Laborer performs general labor duties on an asphalt paving lay down crew or grading crew, including serving as a designated spotter for trucks and equipment. The role involves unskilled tasks associated with paving and grading operations, such as shoveling asphalt, stone, or dirt. The employee may also operate a farm-type tractor with a power broom attachment and will receive training to perform spotter duties. The work requires following precise instructions and safety policies, maintaining good attendance and safety records, and being willing to learn multiple tasks. It involves physical activity throughout potentially 12- to 15-hour days, regular lifting of at least 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds, and exposure to sometimes extreme hot and cold temperatures. Work may include weekends and some nights, and requires riding to and from work.

Requirements

One year of experience; the company will train the right person.
A valid North Carolina driver's license is encouraged.
Willingness to learn multiple tasks.
Ability to follow precise instructions and strict safety rules and policies.
Ability to maintain a good attendance and safety record.
Ability to work weekends and some nights.
Ability to perform the required physical motions, including standing, walking, stretching, bending, lifting, pulling, twisting, throwing, reaching, and squatting.
Ability to regularly lift 25 pounds or more and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for a full day of 12 to 15 hours.
Ability to ride to and from work; if driving a company vehicle is required, the employee must meet company driver qualification standards.

Responsibilities

Perform general labor tasks associated with asphalt paving and grading operations.
Shovel asphalt, stone, or dirt.
Use tools including a shovel, rake, lute, broom, pick, hammer, saw, pneumatic hammer, drill, tamp, and concrete saw.
May operate a farm-type tractor with a power broom attachment.
Perform designated spotter duties for trucks and equipment after receiving training.
Follow precise instructions and safety rules and policies.
Maintain good attendance and safety records.