Construction Laborer Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Application Instructions
All States Materials Group ® is a regional leader in road building, pavement preservation and distribution of road materials. We see the exciting in what most take for granted: the roads we drive on every day. We strive to be the best at what we do, and we seek to do it better every day, in a safe, environmentally responsible, and technologically advanced way.
Position Description
The Paving Crew Member is responsible for performing duties related to the paving operation, and the safe and responsible operation of all applicable machinery and equipment. CDL License preferred to help the paving crew.
Essential Functions:
The following list is intended to be exemplary of the physical demands of the position however it is not exhaustive of all day-to-day functions. The incumbent will be required to perform any or all of the following in a given day or week:

• Work as part of a paving crew to complete projects at various job sites
• Immediately report any equipment damage, safety hazards, or accidents to the foreman
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including standing for extended periods (10-12 hours with legally required breaks), and regularly using hands, reaching, walking, climbing stairs/ladders/catwalks, and performing movements such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and crouching
• Maintain knowledge of machine controls, safety features, and proper operation in accordance with company safety policies and equipment manuals
• Ability to consistently lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
• Travel regionally with the crew; must have dependable transportation and be able to accommodate occasional overnight travel

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior industry experience preferred
• Must hold applicable equipment operator licenses
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Ability to read and interpret MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)

Work Conditions:
Incumbent must be able to tolerate moderate to loud noise level (PPE will be provided, including hearing protection as required), long hours standing, walking, and laboring outdoors in varying weather conditions - frequently in extreme heat.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, see, and listen. The employee must be able to push levers forward and backwards. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, twist, kneel and crouch. Employee may sit for an hour or more at a time.
Supervisory Scope:
None.
Independent Action:
Performs work independently within scope of established guidelines and practices. Consults with Foreman where clarification or exception to procedure may be required.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. It is the continuing policy to recruit and employ the best qualified individuals without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected military or veteran status, and/or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to personnel actions such as, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, working conditions, benefits and compensation, training, apprenticeship, performance appraisals, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination and any and all other terms and conditions of employment. Decisions with regard to the above will be based on job related criteria, individual merit and qualifications.
It is the policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, physical or mental disability, and/or protected military or veteran status or other protected bases with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at the Company. The Company will continue to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based upon their gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran statuses, in all employment practices.