Laborer - Paving
About The Position
The Paving Laborer at Martin Marietta is a vital member of the production and field operations team. This role involves a combination of manual labor and equipment-assisted tasks to support the installation, repair, and maintenance of asphalt surfaces—including highways, parking lots, and industrial sites. As a 'Safety First' company, we require individuals who are not only hardworking but also highly observant of their surroundings. You will be responsible for ensuring a clean, hazard-free work environment while assisting skilled Operators and Foreman in delivering the foundational materials our communities rely on.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience
- Class C driver’s license
- 1+ years of experience in asphalt, paving, or construction
- Production equipment operation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- OSHA regulations and compliance
- Time management
Responsibilities
- Assist with the manual distribution, raking, and luting of hot-mix asphalt to ensure a smooth, even grade before compaction.
- Shovel excess asphalt, gravel, or stone; fill trenches and ditches; and clear debris from the paving path to ensure a seamless finish.
- Support the crew in patching asphalt surfaces with hot or cold mix, ensuring joints are matched and finished to plan specifications.
- Set up and move traffic control devices (cones, barricades, signs) and function as a flagger/spotter to ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
- Assist in the backing of trucks and the dumping of materials into the paver, using hand signals to communicate with drivers and operators.
- Maintain a clean and organized work site, yard, or plant. This includes sweeping roadways, curbs, and gutters, as well as cleaning hand tools and power equipment.
- Proactively identify and remove potential hazards, such as spilled material or debris, from work areas and beneath plant machinery.
- Utilize a variety of hand and power tools, including shovels, rakes, hand tamps, pneumatic drills, and saws, ensuring all tools are cleaned and stored properly after use.
- Assist Plant and Equipment Operators with daily tasks, including the greasing and lubrication of machinery and performing pre-shift safety inspections.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn the operation of heavy equipment, such as skid steers, backhoes, and rollers, to provide backup support for the crew.
- Perform basic maintenance on company structures, including painting, repairing fences/guardrails, and mowing grass in service yards.
Benefits
- In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan.
- Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
- Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
