Virginia Paving Company
Position Type:
Full Time (40+)
Pay Type:
Hourly
Seasonal Work:
Yes
Virginia Paving Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
Short and Long Term Disability
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)
(8) Paid Observed Holidays
401(k) Plan w/employer match
Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares
Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program
Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities
General Description An Asphalt Raker is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that assists with the application of asphalt on highways/private roadways/parking lots/driveways using handheld tools.
Key Duties
Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project.
Responsible for the finished product while enforcing proper safety and traffic precautions.
Prepare road surfaces for hot asphalt material.
Distribute and rake asphalt material used in construction, repair and resurfacing.
Finish surfaces by smoothing and tamping asphalt material to the proper grade and thickness to properly adhere material to road surface.
Repair utility cuts by removing temporary material and replacing with permanent hot asphalt material.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Must have a "safety first" attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Qualification Requirements General
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Luteman.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
One (1) to three (3) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on paving.
Physical Demands
Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and carry at least 30 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
Work Environment
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high asphalt levels of noise and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as grease, gasoline, diesel fuel and hot asphalt mix.
Demonstrates Safety 1st
Assess work environment for possible hazards and make sure training is adequate to the task.
Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act.
Identifies and turns in near miss reports.
Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.
Virginia Paving Company is a leading asphalt pavement producer and paving contractor for the state of Virginia. We are proud to have worked on many of the projects that have helped shape the footprint of Northern Virginia, the Stafford County/Fredericksburg area, and Hampton Roads, Virginia. Our teams successfully complete hundreds of paving contracts every year for projects ranging from public roadways and interstates, to commercial parking areas, to government and military facilities. In every case, we do so safely and efficiently, using quality material produced in-house at one of our seven state-of-the‑art facilities.
We support a Drug‑Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
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Full Time (40+)
Pay Type:
Hourly
Seasonal Work:
Yes
Virginia Paving Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
Short and Long Term Disability
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)
(8) Paid Observed Holidays
401(k) Plan w/employer match
Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares
Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program
Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities
General Description An Asphalt Raker is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that assists with the application of asphalt on highways/private roadways/parking lots/driveways using handheld tools.
Key Duties
Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project.
Responsible for the finished product while enforcing proper safety and traffic precautions.
Prepare road surfaces for hot asphalt material.
Distribute and rake asphalt material used in construction, repair and resurfacing.
Finish surfaces by smoothing and tamping asphalt material to the proper grade and thickness to properly adhere material to road surface.
Repair utility cuts by removing temporary material and replacing with permanent hot asphalt material.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Must have a "safety first" attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Qualification Requirements General
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Luteman.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
One (1) to three (3) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on paving.
Physical Demands
Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and carry at least 30 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
Work Environment
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high asphalt levels of noise and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as grease, gasoline, diesel fuel and hot asphalt mix.
Demonstrates Safety 1st
Assess work environment for possible hazards and make sure training is adequate to the task.
Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act.
Identifies and turns in near miss reports.
Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.
Virginia Paving Company is a leading asphalt pavement producer and paving contractor for the state of Virginia. We are proud to have worked on many of the projects that have helped shape the footprint of Northern Virginia, the Stafford County/Fredericksburg area, and Hampton Roads, Virginia. Our teams successfully complete hundreds of paving contracts every year for projects ranging from public roadways and interstates, to commercial parking areas, to government and military facilities. In every case, we do so safely and efficiently, using quality material produced in-house at one of our seven state-of-the‑art facilities.
We support a Drug‑Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
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