Asphalt Skilled Laborer
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Construction
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Road Construction
Job Summary
The Asphalt Skilled Laborer is vital to the continuous operation of the asphalt crew. The Asphalt Skilled Laborer is responsible for providing labor support and performs a wide variety of basic physical tasks including raking, sweeping, sawing, shoveling, and lining asphalt. The Skilled Laborer must always have a high level of alertness and knowledge of surroundings during his or her shift, as working closely with traffic occurs often.
Job Duties- Assists in pouring, smoothing, and setting of asphalt on roadways, pathways, and parking lots.
- Assists in raking, sweeping, and lining out asphalt on roadways and parking lots.
- Works safely alongside mill, paver, shuttle buggy, and screed.
- Assists in procuring asphalt materials, including aggregates and binder.
- Prepares and runs the pavement saw.
- Working as a Flagger to direct motorists when needed.
- Stable employment
- Excellent Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term disability
- 401(k) w/generous employer contributions
Summers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 750 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.
Job Requirements- Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including standing for long periods of time.
- Must be willing to work close to asphalt reaching over 300 degrees Fahrenheit during all hours of the day and all seasons of the year.
- Must have patience, as there may be times of waiting during production.
- Must be able to work weekends, night shift, and overtime when asked.
- Must have reliable transportation and the ability to commute to job sites.
- Must pass drug screen and physical.
- Must comply with criminal background check.
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