Paving Laborer - Various Locations

Job ID:  479117

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut.  As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you!  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position requires the Laborer skills needed to assist our asphalt paving crews in various types of projects, including raking, shoveling, tamping, sweeping. May also include paver screed operation and set-up, as responsibilities can be extended based on experience and ability.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Labor requirements needed in support of hot mix asphalt paving of roads, highways, and parking lots.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in roadway or site construction and working around or with asphalt paving operations.
2. Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
3. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
4. Ability to perform all job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
5. Ability to perform work in daytime and nighttime conditions.
6. OSHA 10 certification will be required if hired.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and construction areas as outlined by OSHA and state agencies.  Protective equipment that is required for this position:  Hardhat, safety glasses, reinforced toed shoes, hand protection, safety vest/high visibility clothing for any work in the field, and hearing protection.

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk, stand, climb, crawl, bend, kneel, reach above shoulders, and lift or move heavy things. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus, and use or operate various pieces of equipment.

Frequently:                Bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, sit, reach, repetitive motion, right, left

Occasionally:             Drive, fine motor

This position requires an employee to lift:

Continuous:               0 - 10 lbs.

Frequently:                10 - 50 lbs.

Occasionally:             50 - 100 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near heavy mobile equipment, trucks, and mechanical parts, works outside in varied weather conditions that may be hot and humid, cold and icy, rainy and wet. The noise level in the work environment may be high.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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