Asphalt Laborer/Raker Tampa, FL

Job ID: 524981

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services.

Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work.

We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

An Asphalt Laborer/Raker performs many duties to assist crew when paving roads and highways.

Key Responsibilities:


* Effectively distribute asphaltic material by raking and shoveling.


* Match and finish freshly made asphalt joints evenly.


* Level and adjust surface irregularities, restore surface finish, spread asphalt to proper grade and finish before compaction.


* Move and deliver tools, equipment, and materials to locations throughout the job site.


* May perform other duties including but not limited to operating equipment and assisting with maintenance and cleaning of equipment.


* Load & unload from work truck and clean tools and equipment.


* Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.


* Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance in a flexible work schedule.


* Properly follow & promote all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.


* Must maintain at all times a strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.


* Must be available to travel and work to multiple construction sites within your geographic region.


* Must possess a professional attitude while interacting with peers, contractors and general public.

Physical Requirements:


* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

occasionally and 20 lbs.

regularly.


* Must be able to work with a shovel or rake for periods of time throughout the day.

Shovel work can require handling from 10 lbs.

to 30 lbs.

on a regular bases.

Pushing and pulling an asphalt rake is required.


* Job requires the following motions: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting.


* Climbing up onto and down off of equipment on a regular basis.

This requires the use of hand and food holds to mount and dismount the equipment.

Must be able to climb without limitation or restriction.


* Operation of directional, speed, and operational controls on the equipment.

This requires movement by hand of levers, switches and typically a steering wheel to turn the unit.


* A variety of other activities can be performed as needed such as flagging traffic, operating a vibratory tamp (to compact ...