Asphalt Laborer

L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. Asphalt Laborer 3750 J St. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 This seasonal position performs a wide variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects. Work starts in April 2026. Duties: Perform strenuous manual labor that requires walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, and reaching. Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials, and transport tools to the job site. Operate a variety of hand and power tools. Clean and prepare surface areas by properly measuring, marking, installing string line and staking. Assist in setting up and tearing down traffic control devices. Control traffic on job sites by flagging to guide traffic, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Required: Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record Able to safely drive company pickup trucks to and from job sites, as needed. Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Able to perform basic math and read a tape measure. Able to stand, crouch, and walk for long periods of time (8+ hours). Have use of both hands to operate construction tools, lift, hoist, carry, grasp, and finger Able to climb in and out of pickup trucks, stoop, kneel, and crouch Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Must be able to safely work alongside moving construction equipment and open lanes of traffic in both day and night conditions. Available to work days and nights, including overtime Benefits: Like our people, our benefits are some of the best in the area. Paid holidays Company-sponsored (free) life insurance for employee, spouse, & dependents Short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Voluntary term life insurance Employee appreciation events & gifts Wellness Program Safety Incentive Program Company Info: Since 1948, LL Pelling has earned a reputation for integrity, quality, and safety. We’re committed to treating our employees with fairness, offering competitive pay, maintaining safe work environments, and providing some of the best benefits in the construction industry. If you’re looking for a trusted employer with steady work all season and a rewarding compensation package, we’d love for you to join our team! Pre-employment drug screening employer Random drug testing employer Minorities, women, and vets encouraged to apply. LL Pelling participates in E-Verify post-employment. Accessibility: If you need help accessing this page, please contact: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are required to conduct a pre-employment query of the Clearinghouse for all candidates with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) prior to hiring the employee for a position requiring him or her to perform safety-sensitive functions, such as operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) under 49 CFR Part 382. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese #J-18808-Ljbffr