VETERANS: Asphalt Plant Laborer


Clear Path for Veterans: Career Services
Binghamton, New York


Last Day to Apply: April 25, 2023

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Barrett Paving is a leader in heavy civil construction with a vertically integrated value chain which includes aggregate production, hot mix asphalt plants, asphalt paving services, and a wide range of road construction work. We engage in heavy civil and commercial construction projects in counties throughout Upstate NY, specializing in airport and highway work. The mission of Barrett Paving has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology.  

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain.

Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance.

Summary

Barrett Paving Materials Inc., a leader in heavy highway construction since 1854 and a Colas company since 1979, has an opening for an energetic Asphalt Plant Laborer for Central New York. The preferred candidate will be experienced in quarry or asphalt plant work.  Our operating market includes Central, Southern parts of New York. 

Main Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
  • Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
  • Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project.
  • Maintain grounds (grass weeds, fences, gate areas and rails/rail ties).
  • Operate and maintain various vehicles, machinery and other equipment used at the site.
  • Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
  • Responsible for upkeep of tools and work area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

  • Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
  • Report to work at the designated start time.
  • Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
  • Be able to work overtime when required.
  • Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
  • Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program.
  • Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA.
  • Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.

Education

  • Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • Previous related experience in asphalt manufacturing, concrete manufacturing or the construction field is preferred.
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