Position Overview
Reporting to both the Superintendent and the Foreperson, the Asphalt Seal Laborer is responsible for paving and pavement maintenance. The Laborer will perform physical labor and may also perform routine equipment repair and maintenance, in addition to other duties.
- Location San Antonio, Texas
- Employment Type Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
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Core Work
You’ll clean the pavement with blowers and wire brooms, route cracks open, and fill them using a crack seal kettle and wand. You’ll also apply sealcoat with a squeegee or spray wand. The role includes general manual labor like shoveling, sweeping and raking, and supporting paving, patching and prep crews.
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Equipment and Site Support
You’ll set up, inspect, clean, and do basic maintenance on equipment, and use hand signals to guide equipment operators. You’ll help set up and take down traffic control such as signs, cones, and barricades, and keep the job site clean and secure at the end of each day. Once you’re certified, you may also run a skid steer or highway broom and load equipment and materials onto trucks.
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Safety and Conduct
You must wear your hard hat, eye protection, safety vest and other protective clothing at all times. You’ll need to stay hydrated and follow the Heat Prevention Policy, and let your Foreperson know ahead of time if you’ll be late or absent. You’ll also do other tasks the Foreperson or Superintendent assigns.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the construction field.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment operation when certified and working alongside of it.
Working Qualifications
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Walks and stands for extended periods of time.
- Lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects.
- Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination, good depth perception, and the ability to set controls quickly, precisely, and repeatedly.
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
- Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
- Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Must be physically able to lift and carry at least 25 lbs.
- Use of personal protective equipment is required.
- Use of appropriate safety equipment is required.
- Be able to work overtime when required.
- Must have a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Communication skills; ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and the general public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
- Pass Pre-employment drug screening and maintain compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- Pass Pre-employment physical and medical evaluation.
- Must comply with the company’s Fleet Safety Management Policy & Accountability to Safety Code of Safe Practices.
- Must comply with the company’s Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy & Correction Policy
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys being on the road, and knows how to turn conversations into long-term business opportunities.
This is not a traditional desk-based sales position. We want a motivated, outgoing professional who is comfortable walking into a room full of industry leaders, making meaningful connections, and representing Ben’s Asphalt with confidence.
If you’re passionate about business development, national account growth, and building lasting partnerships, we’d love to hear from you!
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Asphalt Seal & Stripe
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