COMPANY OVERVIEW

Fort Dodge Asphalt, headquartered in Fort Dodge, IA, is a family-owned asphalt paving, paving maintenance, and aggregate supplier.  Our projects are diverse, ranging from state and local roadways, business parking lots, and residential driveways.   The foundation of our business is our employees and their diverse backgrounds, experience, and education. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on this diverse mix of abilities – allowing us to create innovative solutions while opening doors in new and emerging markets.  We want everyone on our tight-knit team to play an active role in growing our business, and we encourage our people to share their ideas and help shape our future.  While we strive to be the best, we do it with an attitude that is humble, accessible, and down-to-earth. We do not ask you to “fit in” to our culture. We invite you to add to it.  Our reputation for ethical behavior enables us to attract and retain the best talent and loyal customers Central Iowa has to offer.  To learn about our team, visit us at: www.fortdodgeasphalt.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of the Supervisor, Laborers will typically work on a road crew but may work at an asphalt plant or maintenance shop.   A Laborer’s job function will include, but not be limited to: job layout, shoveling, raking, and sweeping, along with operating small equipment such as blowers, saws, compactors, and jack hammers.  On the job training will provide the knowledge and skills to become a productive member of one of our crews, with the potential for advancement opportunities to become an equipment operator.

This position is full-time seasonal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred
• Physically fit to perform the job functions including the ability to stand, squat, bend, lift, and walk for long durations
• Previous construction or physical job experience preferred
• Able to communicate effectively
• Ability to listen and take direction from others
• Willingness to be a team player and help train less experienced employees

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Medical benefits – employees can choose from two different plan options including pharmacy, with a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Your contributions are made on a pre-tax basis
• Voluntary benefits include: Dental, Vision and Life/AD&D coverage
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Our retirement plan offers the opportunity for employees to make pre-tax 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k) contributions, as well as employer match and profit sharing
• The Company provides the following benefits at no cost to you:
  
  • Group term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Disability insurance, short term disability and long term disability
• Paid holidays

EOE, including disability/vets