Groundman

Evans Construction • Summersville, WV

3d

About The Position

Southern West Virginia Asphalt, Inc. is currently seeking an asphalt plant laborer. This is skilled position requiring the maintenance and up keep of the asphalt plant, as well as various manual tasks including but not limited to the following: greasing the plant and keeping the plant working efficiently, checking and maintaining proper oil levels, laboring and minor servicing of the plant as needed, operating the plant, performing ground maintenance, and running the loader.

Requirements

• Performs basic maintenance and service on asphalt plant as required.
• Cleans and maintain yard daily.
• Keep plant lubed and greased.
• Maintain oil levels of plant.
• Operation of asphalt plant and loader.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• Shoveling, sweeping, steam cleaning, painting, tire work, mechanical assistance, lifting, pushing and pulling various objects and raking.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to weld and use cutting torch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic maintenance and service on asphalt plant as required.
• Ability to weld and use cutting torch is a plus.
• Cleans and maintain yard daily.
• Keep plant lubed and greased.
• Maintain oil levels of plant.
• Operation of asphalt plant and loader.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• Shoveling, sweeping, steam cleaning, painting, tire work, mechanical assistance, lifting, pushing and pulling various objects and raking.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees