How to hire a paving contractor

How to hire a paving contractor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step paving contractor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a paving contractor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new paving contractor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The paving contractor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a paving contractor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a paving contractor that fits the bill.

   This list presents paving contractor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Paving Contractor	Description	Hourly rate
   Paving Contractor		$9-28
   Crew Leader	Crew leaders are restaurant workers who act as the team leader of the restaurant's crew. They are usually tenured employees with leadership skills who are respected by the team... Show more	$12-24
   Crew Foreman	A crew foreman coordinates the daily activities in a construction site to ensure that operations adhere to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. They serve as the point of contact for supervisors, clients, and construction workers... Show more	$19-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Asphalt
   • Project Management

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage purchasing flow through approval processes for HW (hard ware) via C4 process using SharePoint application requisition work flow.
   • Adhere to recipients delivery according to specific specifications, delivery windows, and other logistical needs.
   • Work on feeding issues, range of motion, ADL's, pool therapy and meeting with unit team.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your paving contractor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A paving contractor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, paving contractors' average salary in mississippi is 60% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level paving contractors 67% less than senior-level paving contractors.
   • Certifications. A paving contractor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a paving contractor's salary.

   Average paving contractor salary

   $35,270yearly

   $16.96 hourly rate

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   Entry-level paving contractor salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a paving contractor job description

   A job description for a paving contractor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a paving contractor job description:

   Paving contractor job description example

   Lehigh Valley Division, a part of H&K Group, Inc., is currently seeking a motivated Paving Laborer to become a part of our team. Usually performing their duties in a utility capacity, the Laborer position entails working on construction projects, often transferring from one task to another whenever the situation requires. If you meet the job requirements outlined below, H&K would be happy to consider you for this position. Why work for H&K Group, Inc.? Competitive salary commensurate with experience 100% Company-paid Health Benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more
   
   Responsibilities
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies Acquires tools needed for daily operations Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications Levels earth to fine grade specifications Paving Duties: Assists with pre-run markings Uses a paving lute to fine grade before roller man compacts Operates vibratory plate as needed Shovels asphalt as required Direct traffic around work area as required Other duties as assigned
   
   Qualifications
   
   Required Skills, Education, and Experience High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR One month of related experience and/or training Experience raking, shovleing, and operating the screed Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions Problem solving Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job) Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, quarries, or heavy manufacturing Experience in paving and asphalt manufacturing strongly preferred OSHA or other relevant safety certifications Physical Demands Regularly required to stand Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms Frequently required to walk Occasionally climb or balance Occasionally talk or hear Frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Vision abilities include depth perception and ability to adjust focus Work Environment Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions Frequently exposed to vibration Frequently exposed to high, precarious places Noise level is usually very loud H&K Group, Inc.'s (H&K's) Lehigh Valley Division (formerly Lehigh Valley Site Contractors) has been a proud member of our heavy civil construction team since 1998. Strategically located just north of the City of Easton, PA, the Lehigh Valley Division provides complete heavy civil construction and contracting services to customers and clients throughout the Lehigh Valley, PA region, western NJ and beyond.
   
   H&K provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years. Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that our strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference. H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) Pre-employment Physical 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!
   
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5. Post your job

   To find paving contractors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any paving contractors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level paving contractors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your paving contractor job on Zippia to find and recruit paving contractor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit paving contractors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new paving contractor

   Once you've found the paving contractor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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