Asphalt Laborer
Description
Barriere Construction, founded in 1949, is an asphalt and concrete paving, highway and heavy civil, and industrial construction company headquartered in New Orleans, LA. Like a road’s base installation, Barriere employees form the foundation of our business. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on a diverse mix of abilities – allowing us to create innovative solutions while opening doors in new and emerging markets. Our reputation for ethical behavior enables us to attract and retain the best talent and loyal customers south Louisiana has to offer.
Company Benefits
- Competitive Wage and Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flex Spending Account
We are currently searching for an experienced Craftsman/Laborer to join our North Shore Asphalt team of talented employees!
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Preparing utility pipe for crew
- Cutting materials
- Hauling materials
- Hand grading
- Checking string lines
- Housekeeping at job site
- Checking safety protocol
- Laying out job materials according to plan
- Beginning of day set-up and end of day clean-up, etc.
Physical requirements:
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions, such as cold, heat and humidity
- Employees must be able to lift 51 pounds for all physical job descriptions
- Must observe all safety protocol.
Equipment Requirements:
- Able to work with a wheelbarrow
- Wacker
- Hand tools
- Any other small piece of equipment used to move concrete and pipe
Experience/Skills Required:
- No prior experience required
- Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- Be able to read and understand simple directions
- Must be able to read a tap
- DISA Drug Testing
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, the duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may be amended at anytime as necessitated by business demands at the sole discretion of the Employer.