A Luteman/ Asphalt Raker is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that assists with the application of asphalt on highways/private roadways/parking lots/driveways using handheld tools. Must partner with other crew members to pave roadways per plan specifications and if need be, to perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project.
- Responsible for the finished product while enforcing proper safety and traffic precautions.
- Prepare road surfaces for hot asphalt material.
- Distribute and rake asphalt material used in construction, repair and resurfacing.
- Finish surfaces by smoothing and tamping asphalt material to the proper grade and thickness to properly adhere material to road surface.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Must have a “safety first” attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Raker.
- Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
- One to three (1-3) years or more of industry-related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on paving.
Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
- Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
- Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
- Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
- Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Constantly
- Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
- The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
- Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
- Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Constantly
Working Conditions:
- Low temperatures: Rarely
- High temperatures: Rarely
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly
- Noisy environments: Constantly
- Hazardous conditions: Constantly
- Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
- Frequent overtime, including weekends: Constantly
- Office environment: Rarely
Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.
