Skilled Laborer (Small Equipment Operator)

Skilled Asphalt Grading/Paving Laborer Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South. The Skilled Asphalt Grading/Paving Laborer 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. Essential Job Accountabilities Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite. Assist screed operator with ski pole and electronics. Lute joints and hand work sections that cannot be placed by paver. Communicate with screed operator and paver operator about joints/mix. Fill holes and repair all pavement imperfections when needed. Communicate with roller men when mix is ready to be rolled. 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. Education High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience Work Experience Appropriate training and experience required

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing. It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.