Asphalt Worker

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent placement. This job number is for temporary employees working on an assignment with Goodwill Staffing.

JOB SUMMARY:

An asphalt worker is a construction professional who builds and maintains roads, driveways, and other paved surfaces by laying, spreading, and compacting asphalt materials to ensure a smooth, durable finish.

Goodwill Staffing is a full-service staffing agency within Goodwill of Colorado. Goodwill Staffing offers many employment opportunities such as temporary-to-hire and temporary day labor positions. Goodwill Staffing serves the Colorado Springs and Denver areas. Goodwill Staffing works with a variety of Clients offering a variety of job opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform asphalt paving, patching, and repair work on roads, parking lots, and surfaces
• Operate paving equipment, rollers, skid steers, and other heavy machinery
• Rake, spread, and smooth asphalt to proper grade and finish
• Assist with site prep including grading, leveling, and compaction
• Follow project plans, blueprints, and grade stakes
• Ensure proper temperature handling and application of asphalt materials
• Maintain tools and equipment in working condition
• Follow all OSHA and jobsite safety standards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Asphalt Work
• Asphalt Patching
• Paving, Striping, Excavating, Dump Truck Hauling
• Concrete Work: Sidewalks, Curbs, Driveways, Emergency Pot Holes, Snow Removal

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong physical stamina and strength (lifting, bending, standing for long periods)
• Knowledge of basic construction tools and equipment
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to follow safety regulations and instructions
• Entry-level roles may require no experience (on-the-job training provided), to 1 year minimum experience required
• Experience in construction, road work, or paving is often preferred

Other:

• Outdoor construction environment
• Weather exposure (heat, cold, dust)
• Physically demanding role:
• Standing, bending, lifting 75+ lbs
• Long hours on active job sites

Physical Requirements

The physical demands 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.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

• Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY
• Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY
• Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

• Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY
• Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY
• Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

• Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY
• At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY
• Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

• Use of legs only (stairs) - CONTINUOUSLY
• Use of arms & legs (ladders) - CONTINUOUSLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

• Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY
• Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY
• Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

• Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY
• Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY
• Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

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