Since 1947 Dickerson & Bowen has been paving the way for growth and development. Our asphalt plants produce over 500,000 tons of asphalt annually. Through the years we have developed a loyal customer base that has come to rely on Dickerson & Bowen, Inc for high-quality raw materials, premium asphalt mixes, and unlimited paving capabilities. At Dickerson & Bowen our desire is to provide you with the highest quality finished products while meeting your budget and time constraints.

General Summary

The primary duty of this position will be responsible for traffic control and supporting the crew by shoveling/ raking/sweeping asphalt materials.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Assist with the road construction project such as raking and shoveling asphalt.
• Be able to set up cones, barrels, signs, temporary barricades and other traffic control and safety devices; as well as the loading & unloading and care & maintenance of these devices.
• Must be able to safely flag and direct traffic.
• Assist with the placement, movement and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control and safety devices.
• Accurately and regularly complete site checks and monitor traffic behavior and/or flow to ensure that safety is always maintained.
• Follow directions of foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific job site.  Be able to work with leaders, managers, state DOT inspectors, auditors, and officials.
• Work collaboratively as a team with foreman, fellow crew members and management.

Education

            High School Diploma, preferred

Work Experience

• Road construction and paving experience or other commercial construction experience; thorough understanding of asphalt paving and roadway construction fundamentals; 1 year required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Must be alert and aware of everything going on around the construction area, consistently following safe work practices.
• Ability to remain level-headed and calm even if subjected to verbal abuse from motorists. This role will be expected to act in a professional manner and not permit themselves to be provoked.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation
• Willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends as needed

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk to level asphalt/ aggregate to grade specifications using rakes, shovels and trowels.  The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and assist in digging, spreading, leveling and removing construction materials. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be tasked with physical demands such as shoveling/ raking/ sweeping asphalt material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work may have visits to multiple sites in which the employee would be exposed to loud noise, dust, and odor.

The Granite Company of Dickerson & Bowen is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employers.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.