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Position Description Reports To: Paving Foreman
Palmetto Corp. is a fully integrated construction company providing best in class paving services and complete site-development throughout South Carolina. Palmetto Corp. takes pride in living out our core values which include safety, united, dedicated, accountable and evolving. To learn more about Palmetto Corp. visit www.palmettocorp.com .
Position Description: Palmetto Corp. is currently looking for a Luteman or Asphalt Raker. A Luteman (Asphalt Raker) is a skilled position that requires proficient technique to redistribute the asphalt mix correctly as it leaves the screed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all Palmetto Corp. Safety guidelines
- Spread asphalt with a rake using proper technique and maintained at a steady pace
- Ensure proper technique at seams and joins to insure a smooth surface with minimal segregation
- Shoveling asphalt and sweeping up debris
- Responsible for proper match points and limits of asphalt mix adjacent to concrete structures, manholes, water valves and other fixtures within the road surface
- Assist screed operator with even distribution of asphalt materials onto road
- Shovel asphalt mix into areas inaccessible to paving machines
- Complete other general laborer task as assigned such as cleaning and preparing of job sites
- Operate other equipment as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work overtime, nights and/or weekends (if needed).
Position Requirements Requirements:
- Must adhere to all Palmetto Corp. safety regulations.
- Regularly exposed to loud noise and all outdoor weather conditions such as dust and airborne particles
- Ability to lift, push, pull or carry objects – specifically using abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time
- Requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination
- Must possess a good degree of stamina, as they are often standing for long shifts
- Noise level is generally loud
- Ability to move quickly
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
