Infrared Laborer

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Infrared Laborer to lead a crew responsible for infrared asphalt repair operations.This role is essential to the success of our field crews it will require teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic. Hands-on work assisting with asphalt placement, surface preparation, cleanup, and general job site support. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, physically capable, and comfortable working outdoors in hot and physically demanding environments.

• Assist asphalt paving crews with laydown, raking, shoveling, and smoothing asphalt
• Support site preparation activities including grading, sweeping, cleaning, and edge work
• Work alongside paver operators, roller operators, and foremen to maintain production flow
• Assist with patching, pothole repair, milling prep, and surface repairs
• Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment from trucks and trailers
• Operate hand tools and small equipment such as lutes, rakes, shovels, plate compactors, and blowers
• Direct traffic and set up / remove cones, barricades, and signage as required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site at all times
• Follow all OSHA, MSHA (if applicable), and company safety policies
• Perform daily jobsite cleanup and assist with end-of-day shutdown activities
• Travel between job sites and work flexible schedules, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass pre-employment screen and criminal background check
• Previous experience in asphalt paving or construction is preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods (lifting up to 75 lbs, standing, bending, kneeling, shoveling)
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, dusty, and physically demanding conditions
• Reliable transportation to job sites or designated meeting locations
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and ability to follow direction
• Basic understanding of jobsite safety practices
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• 1+ years of asphalt paving or infrared repair experience
• Strong working knowledge of infrared patching processes, compaction, and finishing
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed

Physical Requirements: 

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures:  Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.