Job ID: 1074-VB
Job Title: Asphalt Plant Laborer
Department: Asphalt Plant
Job Location: Vero Beach, Fl
Reports To: Plant Supervisor

Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

Community Asphalt, founded in 1980 as an asphalt paving contractor, based in Miami, Florida, and part of OHLA USA since 2006, has since become specialized in general road construction and transportation infrastructure. From its four operation and plant facilities in Miami-Dade, Fort Myers, Vero Beach and West Palm Beach, the company boasts extensive geographic coverage throughout South Florida, focusing on all aspects of transportation infrastructure development, primarily for state and local authorities. Community Asphalt continues to provide traditional paving services which include grading and paving, pavement milling, surveying, excavation, on and off-road hauling, drainage, utilities, base finishing, and highway sweeping. The company also provides engineering, contracting, design and build and finance and more complex PPP contracts services. These projects include parking lots, industrial and retail complexes, road and highway construction, and airport runways.

Summary

Our company has an immediate opening for Asphalt Plant Laborer in Vero Beach, Fl. As an Asphalt Plant Laborer, one will perform a wide range of general duties at an asphalt plant including but not limited to: shoveling, moving materials and working at heights while maintaining good housekeeping and adhering to all safety regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Communicates with Dispatchers and Drivers. Controls inventory of materials (i.e. oil, fuel, lime, etc.).
• Assists in plant production of materials and ensures for the efficient working condition of the plant.
• Stockpiles materials and feeds hot plant from the stockpiles in an efficient and productive manner.
• Ensures that all assigned equipment is properly maintained, clean, in safe working order and operated properly.
• Prepares plant for operations at the beginning of the season, and performs shut down procedures at the end of the season.
• Operates front end loader and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Performs plant maintenance and repairs, including welding tasks.
• Performs set up and take down of traveling plants at different job site locations as required.
• Uses various equipment, hand and power tools.
• Performs job site clean-up.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor. 
• SHIFT: Must be flexible - 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Weekends when required

Qualifications
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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Basic Math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• Standard Florida Driver’s License.
• Will be subject to drug and physical test and background check.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree GED is preferred.
• Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.

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 employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

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 is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates should submit an application via our online recruiting platform at: https://ohla-usa.applicantstack.com/x/openings

BENEFITS WE OFFER: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Legal Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Employee Discounts, Paid Holidays, PTO & 401k Program Match!

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran's Preference, E-Verify Statement and Drug-Free Workplace
OHLA USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We uphold an Affirmative Action Program (AAP) and actively seek to recruit veterans in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). We participate in the E-Verify program, confirming the employment eligibility of all our newly hired employees. We are a drug-free workplace.