Laborer - Paving

CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING LLC•Pineville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviator Paving, a paving and grading contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group, serves residential, commercial, industrial, public, and institutional clients across North and South Carolina. The Construction Laborer is a foundational member of each paving crew, working under the direction of a Foreman to support fine grading, stone base, curb, asphalt paving, repairs, and maintenance. The role involves preparing sites, handling materials and tools, assisting equipment operators, and helping crews complete quality work safely and on schedule. The position is based at APC CLT in Pineville, North Carolina. Work takes place on active paving and construction sites, including work zones beside live traffic, and involves exposure to outdoor weather, hot asphalt and fumes, noise, dust, vibration, and moving equipment. Required PPE is provided and must be worn. Schedules include early starts and full-day shifts; extended hours, Saturdays, or night paving may be required based on project needs and weather.

Requirements

Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
No prior construction experience is required; willingness to learn the trade and take direction.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a crew.
Basic familiarity with, or willingness to learn, construction hand tools, power tools, materials, and safe work practices.
Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Reliable transportation and punctual, dependable attendance.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to complete required company safety training and orientation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous construction experience, ideally in asphalt paving, fine grading, curb and gutter, or site work.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Flagger or traffic-control certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare job sites by clearing debris, setting up work areas, and staging materials before, during, and after work.
Hand-grade and fine-grade subgrade and stone base, and spread and compact stone to the lines and grades specified by the Foreman.
Rake, lute, and shovel hot asphalt behind the paver, and hand-work edges, joints, and tie-ins to produce a smooth finished surface.
Apply tack coat and assist with milling, patching, crack sealing, and pavement repairs.
Assist with forming, pouring, and finishing concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and flatwork.
Safely load, unload, and transport construction materials, tools, and equipment.
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment as trained; perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance, including cleaning paving equipment at the end of each shift.
Set up and take down cones, barricades, traffic control devices, and work-zone signage as directed; serve as a flagger when trained and certified.
Remove debris and hazardous materials from work areas.
Follow project plans, Foreman instructions, and company procedures; promptly report equipment issues and project concerns to the Foreman.
Treat co-workers, clients, and the public respectfully, communicate honestly, and represent Aviator Paving professionally.
Develop skills through on-the-job training, company programs, and certifications.
Follow the company safety program, attend daily safety briefings and toolbox talks, wear required PPE, and immediately stop work and report hazards, near misses, and incidents.
Comply with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable DOT and environmental requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.