Job Details
Skilled 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 800 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 Skilled Laborer will pour, smooth, and set asphalt on roads, pathways, and parking lots. This may include raking, sweeping, and lining out the road as well as working alongside the Pave Operator, Milling Machine Operator, Roller Operator and Screedman.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Placement of hot mix asphalt through the use of a shovel, lute or other related tools,
* Shovel asphaltic materials and assisting with maintenance of asphalt finishing machine to include adding or removing screed extensions,
* Perform asphalt millings, prepare surface for paving, and prepare asphalt for hot mix concrete,
* Assist with traffic control during paving operations,
* Clean and sanitize asphalt production equipment,
* Handle construction materials,
* Set up and tears down work sites,
* Sweep and clean roads,
* Responsible for pavement marking, striping, and signage,
* Follow instruction of Asphalt Equipment Operator and Asphalt Foreman,
* Work in varying weather conditions and work environments including dusty, wet, loud noises. etc.,
* May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
* Additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
* Must have 2 years or more years of experience in Heavy Construction,
* Valid driver's license preferred,
* High school diploma or GED desired,
* Must have strong verbal and written communication skills,
* Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time,
* Must have the ability to stand and walk with the coordination between their hands, eyes and feet to guide equipment in situations where precision is required,
* Must have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment,
* Must have fast reflexes, good depth perception and the ability to set controls quickly, precisely and repeatedly,
* COVID-19 vaccination is highly recommended,
* Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.
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.