General Laborer- Asphalt
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.
Summary:
The General Laborer Asphalt is responsible for performing various manual tasks on asphalt paving projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Site preparation by clearing existing pavement, removing debris, leveling surfaces, and marking areas for asphalt application,
•Handling materials, shoveling hot asphalt from the paver hopper, spreading it evenly across the work area, and raking to achieve a smooth finish,
•Operating hand tampers or other compacting tools to ensure proper density of the asphalt,
•Removing excess asphalt, debris, and waste materials from the worksite,
•Equipment is maintenance, basic cleaning and upkeep of tools and machinery used in asphalt paving,
•Assisting with traffic control by setting up and maintaining traffic cones and signage, operation of message/arrow boards,
•Follow project instructions from construction foreman and/or supervisor,
•Direct traffic and pedestrians safely around the construction or road maintenance site,
•Safely operate a variety of tools including jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders etc.,
•Must wear proper attire at all times including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image,
•Required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
•Additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
•0 (zero) to 1 (one) year of construction experience or similar,
•Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record,
•Must be 18 years of age or older,
•Possess a positive attitude and work ethic,
•Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record,
•High School diploma, GED is desired,
•Ability to follow the supervisor’s directions as well as other crew members,
•Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations,
•Flagger certification desired,
•Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.
Working Conditions:
•Work outdoors in changing weather conditions, around hot asphalt and asphalt paving equipment,
•This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist. In addition, you must have the ability to be on stand for an extended period.
•This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.
•This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
•Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
•Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.
•Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.