Construction Laborer

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

Position Summary :

The Construction Laborer is responsible for performing duties related to construction activities, including the safe and responsible operation of all applicable machinery and equipment.

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 on dirt work/excavation to complete dirt work/excavation jobs at various locations.
• Report immediately to foreman any damage to the equipment or safety hazards or accidents.
• While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is regularly required to stand for up to 10-12 hours (rest breaks as required by law will be provided), use hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, see, hear, walk, climb stairs, ladders, & catwalks, stoop, bend, twist, kneel and crouch;
• Knowledge of machine controls, safety features, proper operation In accordance with company safety policy and relevant equipment manual(s);
• Supports operations by operating hand and power tools, directing traffic in work zones, and collaborating with equipment operators for machinery alignment or adjustment.
• Must be able to consistently lift and/or manipulate with push/pull force +/- 50 pounds.
• Flexibility with regard to schedule working extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays when business needs dictate. Regional travel with crew requiring dependable transportation, occasional overnight travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior industry experience preferred
• Must hold applicable equipment operator licenses
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make safe operational decisions
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

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.

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.