General Laborer/ Apprentice - Haines, AK

Job Posted 4/19/2025
Colas
Haines, AK 99827
United States
Job Description
Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized name in the local community. Offering tailored civil construction services to all, SERB is proud of its reputation of providing excellent customer satisfaction. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides 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. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

Do you want to experience the incredible Alaskan outdoors? We're constantly on the lookout for hardworking individuals who take the initiative to encourage others to greatness. A Laborer carries out manual tasks which contribute to the success of the project for their professional specialty (road, pipelines, rail, etc.) in observance of the safety guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

  • Cleaning and preparing the construction site and pavement surfaces.
  • Keep equipment and tools in good working condition.
  • Shovel asphalt and other materials
  • Luting / raking asphalt and aggregates
  • Set-up and take down temporary work zones efficiently
  • Optimal traffic control in and around work zones (flagging) crafting a safe environment for traffic and onsite workers
  • Assist in backing and dumping of tri-axles and milling machines
  • Handling of hot liquid asphalt and various materials
  • Remove old asphalt, concrete and other materials using a jackhammer or cut-off saw
  • Erect and remove delineating devices such as barrels and cones
  • Seal end joints
  • Help fill water tanks on equipment as needed
  • Compact material with small hand rollers and vibratory plates
  • Perform other tasks as assigned

Education

  • High School diploma/GED

Skills

  • Valid Driver's License and excellent driving record
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Follow all DOT and company safety regulations

Environment

  • Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
  • Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
  • Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
  • Frequent exposure to loud noise
  • Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
  • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
  • complete any part of the application process
  • access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected].

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