Paving Labourers Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Paving Laborer at Martin Marietta is a vital member of the production and field operations team. This role involves a combination of manual labor and equipment-assisted tasks to support the installation, repair, and maintenance of asphalt surfaces-including highways, parking lots, and industrial sites. As a "Safety First" company, we require individuals who are not only hardworking but also highly observant of their surroundings. You will be responsible for ensuring a clean, hazard-free work environment while assisting skilled Operators and Foreman in delivering the foundational materials our communities rely on.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the manual distribution, raking, and luting of hot-mix asphalt to ensure a smooth, even grade before compaction.
• Shovel excess asphalt, gravel, or stone; fill trenches and ditches; and clear debris from the paving path to ensure a seamless finish.
• Support the crew in patching asphalt surfaces with hot or cold mix, ensuring joints are matched and finished to plan specifications.
• Set up and move traffic control devices (cones, barricades, signs) and function as a flagger/spotter to ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
• Assist in the backing of trucks and the dumping of materials into the paver, using hand signals to communicate with drivers and operators.
• Maintain a clean and organized work site, yard, or plant. This includes sweeping roadways, curbs, and gutters, as well as cleaning hand tools and power equipment.
• Proactively identify and remove potential hazards, such as spilled material or debris, from work areas and beneath plant machinery.
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools, including shovels, rakes, hand tamps, pneumatic drills, and saws, ensuring all tools are cleaned and stored properly after use.
• Assist Plant and Equipment Operators with daily tasks, including the greasing and lubrication of machinery and performing pre-shift safety inspections.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn the operation of heavy equipment, such as skid steers, backhoes, and rollers, to provide backup support for the crew.
• Perform basic maintenance on company structures, including painting, repairing fences/guardrails, and mowing grass in service yards.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience
Class C driver's license
Work Experience
1+ year of experience in Asphalt, Paving, or Construction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Production equipment operation
Mechanical aptitude
Troubleshooting
OSHA compliance and regulation
Time management
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.
Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.
Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.
Working Conditions
All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.
The hiring range for this position is $25 -$29 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position.
In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program - for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.