Road Builder- Asphalt Paving Laborer
About The Position
Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 12 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States. We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. Rogers Group is seeking applicants for the position of Road Builder - Asphalt Paving Laborer to work with road construction and highway paving crews in the Columbia, TN area. The successful candidate for this role will be motivated and have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
Requirements
- Able to work outdoors in extreme conditions, such as cold, heat, and humidity.
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
- Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.
- Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project/jobsite.
- Able to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
- Knowledge of general principles and practices of industrial maintenance, construction, or aggregate production.
- Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Previous related experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- General laborer position to work on construction projects.
- Pushes and pulls asphalt rake to level asphalt to fine grade specifications.
- Uses sledge hammer to drive pins, uses pick and shovel to dig.
- Hooks up trailers, fastens attachments to equipment.
- Flagger duties, sets up traffic control, places barrels and cones.
- Smooths freshly poured asphalt, shovels asphalt, or other materials.
- Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management
- Opportunities for entry level and experienced asphalt pavers
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
- Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
- Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
- Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Paid Holiday's including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
- Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
- Annual performance-based merit increases.
- Career growth/advancement opportunities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
