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Skilled Asphalt Laborer

Rogers Group

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Cookeville, TN
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

The Skilled Laborer – Asphalt Crew performs a variety of manual labor and equipment-related tasks associated with asphalt paving, patching, grading, and roadway construction projects. This position works closely with crew members and equipment operators to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality asphalt operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with asphalt paving, patching, and repair operations.
  • Perform handwork including raking, shoveling, lute work, and rolling edges.
  • Assist in preparing job sites by cleaning, grading, and setting up traffic control devices.
  • Operate small tools and equipment such as plate compactors, saws, blowers, and hand tools.
  • Check and maintain proper asphalt mat appearance, thickness, and quality.
  • Assist equipment operators with daily production activities.
  • Load and unload materials, tools, and supplies.
  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around heavy equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in asphalt paving, road construction, or heavy civil construction preferred.

  • Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, and working in hot conditions.

  • Knowledge of asphalt paving practices and construction safety procedures preferred.

  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions from supervisors.

  • Reliable transportation and dependable attendance required.

  • Valid driver's license preferred.

Work Environment:

  • Outdoor construction environment.
  • Exposure to heat, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
  • Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and repetitive physical activity.
  • Overtime, night work, and weekend work may be required based on project needs.

 

Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment.

As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company HSA contributions.
  • Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
  • Retirement 401(k)  with company contribution and match at one year of service.
  • Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
  • Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
  • Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
  • Annual performance-based merit increases.
  • Career growth/advancement opportunities.

 

RGI EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. 

All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com.