Asphalt Rake - Lute Person

Job Description

  The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation. Position Summary:The Asphalt Lute Person primary function is to use the lute rake to straighten asphalt joints and for hand working areas the paving machine is unable to reach. The Asphalt Lute Person is required to perform daily maintenance on tools and to ensure all tools are stored properly at the end of each shift. In addition, the Asphalt Lute Person is expected to assist in the general operation of each job site.Responsibilities: 

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do. 
• Must be on site at scheduled start time and be present for the daily huddle and weekly Tool Box Talks. 
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all Middlesex safety policies and procedures. 
• Must be able to identify potential hazards and assist in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Cleaning excess asphalt off tools and equipment.  
• Assist with MOT set up and flagging operations. 
• Set up and maintenance of erosion control.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of tools and equipment.
• Able to effectively shovel and lute asphalt and push a wheelbarrow. 
• General clean up around job site. 
• Checking and maintaining grade stakes. 
• Set up and maintenance of traffic control aids.
• Operating rollers, power brooms, tamps, and skid steer loaders, and any other equipment the employee is able to operate.
• Driving pick-ups, flatbeds, water trucks, and sand trucks.
• Be sure assigned equipment is properly maintained and kept clean at all times. 
• Assist in daily project inspection prior to departing, to ensure work is complete with the highest quality and all cleanup is complete.

Qualifications: 

• Safety and quality orientated. 
• Strong Work Ethic. 
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team Player with good interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Necessary Attributes: 

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player and with strong interpersonal and verbal skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
• Dedicated and hard working. 

 We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off. Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.