Semi-Skilled Worker (Lute)- Paving Division
Semi-Skilled Worker Summary
The Semi-Skilled Asphalt Grading/Paving Worker position is responsible for performing various duties on construction and/or paving projects. The employee will generally work in utility capacity by transferring from one task to another where demands are required. Duties include but are not limited to rake/lute work, shovel work, dump person, and training as a screed operator and small equipment operator.
Semi-Skilled Worker Responsibilities
- Learn and exhibit company core values, resulting in being a cooperative team member who displays a positive and supportive attitude.
- Properly follow all OSHA regulations and company Safety Program requirements to ensure safe working procedures and a safe working environment while operating all heavy equipment.
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
- Assist screed operator with ski pole and electronics.
- Communicate with screed operator and paver operator about joints/mix.
- Use slope board to check joints.
- Lute joints and hand work sections that cannot be placed by paver.
- Fill holes and repair all pavement imperfections when needed.
- Communicate with roller men when mix is ready to be rolled.
- Digs, spreads, and levels construction materials.
- Lifts, carries and holds material, tools and supplies.
- Assists in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
- At close of shift, clean tools and assist in cleaning equipment.
- Follow instructions from crew foremen, leaders, managers, state DOT inspectors, auditors and officials.
Semi-Skilled Worker Requirements
- 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history required.
- Minimum 2 years of road construction and paving experience or other commercial construction experience; thorough understanding of asphalt paving and roadway construction fundamentals required.
- Must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed at various times throughout the year.
- Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
- Must have working knowledge of basic equipment maintenance
- Required to wear all safety PPE as defined by the Lehman-Roberts Company Safety Director or determined by customer specifications.
- Must be alert and aware of everything going on around the construction area, consistently following safe work practices.