Asphalt Laborer

Job Description

For the past 57 years Florence Cement has been a leader in building and repairing public and private roads.  Our customers can rely on us to provide a complete roadway or site package including excavation, utility work, concrete, and asphalt paving.  Throughout the years, we have continued to work in the metropolitan Detroit area and have kept a good relationship with the Michigan Department of Transportation, local communities, consulting engineers and private developers.  We are proud to be a second-generation owned family business.  Please complete your application in person or on our website, www.florencecement.com.   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid license and reliable means of transportation, CDL helpful.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Clean driving record for past 5 years.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to complete tasks like handling power tools, raking and shoveling as needed.
• Ability to take direction and work together in a team setting.
• Ability and willingness to learn and understand your role on the team.
• Must be willing to work weekends, overtime, and unexpected longer hours when necessary.
• Good work ethic, punctuality, and alertness.
• Building and Construction– Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of highways and roads helpful.
• Ability to follow all company, DOT and MIOSHA safety rules.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

Pay and Benefits:

This position is a union position. Benefits are in line with the Michigan Laborers Union Agreement. The starting pay for experienced drivers is $32.02/hour with overtime opportunities.

Work Environment/Physical Abilities:

The physical abilities of this position require that an employee is able to frequently sit, stand, climb, stoop, squat, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time. This may also require carrying, pushing/pulling, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing, and talking. Lifting requirements may include up to 50 pounds. Traveling is an essential requirement of this position to jobsites throughout the Detroit metro area. Florence Cement Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.