Construction Laborer - Milling/Paving

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Talley Construction, A CRH Company, has been a trusted source for highway development and general contracting in the areas around Chattanooga Tennessee, North Georgia and Northeast Alabama. For over 50 years, Talley Construction has established a reputation for quality and innovation. We recognize that our success is directly related to the talents, hard work, and dedication of the individuals who have joined our family. At Talley Construction, we invest in our people, by offering competitive wages, benefits and the opportunity to grow a career.
If you’re looking for a challenging career with growth potential and commitment to being the best in the industry, come join our family!
Position Overview
Crew member essential to the construction/paving crew. Member will assist in the paving and construction of highways/private roadways/parking lots/driveways using handheld tools.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Properly follow all Company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
Assist construction/paving crew with various duties such as shoveling, raking, flagging and running wheelbarrow.
May be required to use power and/or hand tools such as shovel, rake, hammer, saw, pneumatic hammer/drill, tamps (both manual and power driven), concrete saw, sledge hammer and other tools associated with laborer.
Dig, spread and level construction materials.
Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
May assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectation for each specific project of job site.
Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
High school education of GED preferred but not required.
Work Requirements
Must be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.
Overtime work required. Out of town/county/or state work may be required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Must adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company.
Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Driver Qualification Standard.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Ability to use power and/or hand tools needed to complete jobs within specifications.
Ability to follow Traffic Control Crew instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements.
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.

Employment type
Full Time