General Laborer - Danville, VA

Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Thompson‑Arthur Paving and Construction, a CRH company, is a leading provider of high‑quality asphalt paving services. We also offer stone base construction, bridge construction, curb and gutter construction, site utilities, complete site development and sand products. We have proudly served the Triad area for over half a century. As part of the CRH family, we reflect the strengths of numerous family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form CRH – the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer, and a major player in ready‑mix and cement production across North America.

Tired of browsing the classifieds? Job searches unsuccessful? Look no further – Thompson‑Arthur Paving & Construction offers you a fulfilling career opportunity!

• The General Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or at various on‑site plant locations. This position involves various manual tasks and is performed per the supervisor’s instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

• Prepares ground surfaces for the road building process and removes debris from the construction path.
• Operates ground compactors, levels out and rakes dirt, sets string markers, and removes items within the area to be paved.
• Sets up fencing, barricades, and/or safety cones to block off the work area as needed.
• Prepares manhole covers, openings and water lines; may insert risers as needed.
• Walks behind paver machine to shovel and rake asphalt as it is applied to the ground, levels out asphalt with a rake, and uses a shovel to dig out manhole covers and water valve boxes buried by the asphalt.
• Cleans asphalt off tools and equipment after each work day.
• May assist with operating equipment as needed and if trained, including paver, roller, backhoe, water truck, etc.
• Performs other laborer tasks as needed, including cutting concrete or asphalt with a saw, sweeping, etc.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. Our decentralized, diversified structure allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click “apply now,” you will be brought to our official employment application where you complete your online profile and can view and track your status 24 hours a day.

Thompson‑Arthur Paving and Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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