Paving contractor job description

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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