Construction Laborer - Paving Operations

Rifenburg • Troy, New York, United States • 12m ago

Interested in employment with our company? We are currently recruiting for Paving and Milling Operation positions for our 2026 season! Please complete this Construction Laborer (paving) Application.

Qualified Applicants may be called throughout the season as our workload requires. Incomplete Applications will not be forwarded for review.

Summary/Objective:
The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently work as part of our paving operations team. The construction laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at highway and heavy construction projects. This individual will be responsible for placing, raking, and luting material as needed. This individual will also be expected to run the screw and grade system on an asphalt paver.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Knowledge of asphalt paving operations
Ability to hold grade and understand cross slopes
Prior to every use, evaluate the equipment and confirm that the equipment from a mechanical and safety standpoint is ready to use.
Follow safety procedures and participate in weekly toolbox meetings with asphalt crew.
Maintaining a clean and presentable work environment at all times.
Perform proper daily cleanout as per the company procedure.
Follow the dress code and compliance of proper PPE at all times.
This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel is mandatory and overnight travel may be expected.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILLS:

3 -5 years of experience needed. This position should have extensive knowledge of paving operations, equipment, quality control measures, and standard procedures. The position must have the ability to perform basic math skills and follow written and verbal instructions and relay them to the asphalt crew. Strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team to efficiently complete jobs to the highest customer satisfaction is a must. OSHA 10 and Valid Driver License Required.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands:
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.

The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time seasonal position. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel:
Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Rifenburg follows EEO Federal and State guidelines prohibiting employment and job discrimination. It is the policy of Rifenburg Companies to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any legally protected status.

The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training including apprenticeship and on-the-job training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.

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