Paving Laborer Hickory, NC

Vorst Paving • Hickory, NC

1d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Ground worker that will complete all tasks to prepare, pave and clean-up railroad crossings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalence Certificate, or experience to compensate.
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time
• Overnight stays
• Must be able to pass required tests, random screenings (drug and alcohol) and training including DOT physicals.
• Must be able to pass all FRA regulations.
• Work well in a team/crew environment
• Quick learner
• Mechanically inclined
• Safety awareness
• Must be able to shovel, rake, float, pack, run small equipment repeatedly on hot asphalt throughout an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to move large chunks of asphalt.
• Hard Hat, Safety Vest, and Safety Glasses are provided by Vorst Paving
• Responsible for lace-up steel-toed boots at least 6 inches high, Short-sleeve t-shirt (long sleeves are acceptable but no cut-offs or tank tops), long pants that completely cover your legs, do not have excessive holes or rips, and are of a material to withstand paving.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of work experience in construction field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be on time everyday
• Arrive at truck to leave ready to work, boots on with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Help maintain equipment including cleanliness
• Unload and load equipment
• Replace and anchor rubbers
• Help pave crossing to Vorst Paving quality standards
• Ability to run small equipment
• Clean crossing, flanges, and road
• Always maintain a safe work environment and work safely
• Communicate with crew and foreman
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Foreman or Management Team

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Company pays for a shared hotel room and per diem

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED