Asphalt Laborer

Job Title: Asphalt Laborer

Job Description

This role supports a non-union contractor performing primarily municipal paving and repair work, with a strong focus on asphalt repair, replacement, and small-to-mid scale paving projects. You will work as a skilled member of an asphalt crew, contributing to high-quality, municipal-standard results while operating and working around paving-related equipment. This is a year-round position tied to long-term municipal contracts, ideal for experienced asphalt professionals who are confident in the field and comfortable working in active paving environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform municipal asphalt repair and replacement work, including patching, resurfacing, and small paving areas.
• Operate and work around asphalt pavers in support of paving and repair operations.
• Roll asphalt using roller and compaction equipment to achieve proper density and a clean, durable finish.
• Operate plate compactors and other asphalt-related tools and equipment as part of daily tasks.
• Assist with asphalt removal, surface preparation, and site cleanup for repair and replacement scopes.
• Support paving crews with raking, leveling, and edge work to ensure smooth transitions and neat edges.
• Maintain safe work practices when working around hot asphalt, moving equipment, and traffic-controlled areas.
• Follow directions from crew leads and collaborate effectively with team members to complete municipal-quality work on schedule.
• Inspect work areas and finished surfaces to help ensure quality standards and durability are met.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 5 or more years of hands-on asphalt labor experience in a paving or repair environment.
• Proven experience rolling asphalt with roller and compaction equipment.
• Experience operating or working directly with asphalt pavers.
• Proficiency using plate compactors and common asphalt-related tools and equipment.
• Class E driver’s license (required).
• Ability to work safely around hot asphalt, heavy and moving equipment, and in traffic-controlled work zones.
• Experience supporting asphalt paving tasks such as raking, leveling, and edge work.
• Capability to perform physically demanding outdoor work for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience on municipal or public works asphalt projects.
• Experience with asphalt patching, trench restoration, parking lots, approaches, or roadway-related paving.
• CDL Class A or B is a plus, though not required for this role.
• Ability to operate additional light equipment related to asphalt work or site preparation.
• Experience with concrete flatwork, forms, pours, framing, gratings, and general construction is beneficial.
• Comfort working as part of a diverse crew, including Spanish-speaking and ESL team members.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that offers steady, year-round work supported by long-standing municipal contracts, giving you reliable hours and long-term stability. The organization values growth and development, providing opportunities to expand your skills and take on more responsibility over time. You can access benefits such as a 401(k), paid holidays, and additional employee benefits, supporting both your financial security and work-life balance. The work environment welcomes Spanish-speaking and ESL candidates and encourages a collaborative, inclusive crew culture where your experience and strong work ethic are appreciated.

Work Environment

This position offers year-round, steady work driven by long-term municipal contracts, minimizing seasonal downtime. Work takes place outdoors in a field-based setting, with crews typically pausing only during severe weather conditions. You will work around asphalt pavers, rollers, plate compactors, and other heavy and light construction equipment in active roadway and municipal environments. The role involves physical labor on paved and unpaved surfaces and requires consistent attention to safety in traffic-controlled and equipment-dense work zones. Attire should be suitable for outdoor construction work, including appropriate footwear and any required safety gear.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.