Job ID:

525600 Western Rock Products, is A CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

• Pay between $21.00
• 22.00 an hour
• Position Overview Asphalt Laborers are responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or at various on-site plant locations.

This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed per the supervisors instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. To learn more about this specific role and get a feel for our company culture, watch this video: Laborer Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 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.

Other Duties:

Uses various equipment, hand and power tools. Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations. Performs job site clean-up. Assists with flagging and traffic control as needed. Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition. Other duties as assigned per supervisor Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus. ww Knowledge/Skill Requirements Must have a current and valid driver's license. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondences and memos. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory and Order processing systems; uses job specific computer system for ticketing and two way radio for communications. May be subject to drug testing, and physical agilities testing. Key Competencies Customer Service

• Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Teamwork
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Judgment
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Planning/Organizing
• Uses time efficiently. Professionalism
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions. Interpersonal Skills
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things. Safety and Security
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality
• Is consistently at work and on time. Dependability
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Initiative
• Asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation
• Generates suggestions for improving work. Quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 asphalt in tight places), or using hand tools and equipment. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! Western Rock Products, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.