Construction Laborer-CIPP

Job Description

Salary:

Job Summary:

A Construction Laborer is responsible for general laborer dutieson construction sites.They may prepare sites by cleaning them, loading, or unloading materials,digging trenches, compacting earth,and removing hazards. Construction Laborers are essential to highway construction,utility construction, and environmental remediation.

Legal resident of Idaho preferred.

WhitakerConstruction offersanexceptionalbenefits package including:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company All employeeshave ownership in the company and its success

Competitive wages

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance

401 K and Match

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Roles and Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to the list below.

Prepareconstruction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards.

Use various equipment, hand, and power tools.

Proficient in the safe and efficient use of layout tools, and measurement tools.

Measure and mark pipes for cutting.

Ability to load or unload construction materials, pipe,and equipment.

Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, using pick, rake, shovel, etc.

Dig up existing pipes and lines.

Prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines.

Usechains, slings, or guide wirestorig pipes, trench boxes, and slide rail shoring systems.

Guide pipesand shoring devicesinto place, assisting the equipment operator.

Join, wrap, seal, and bed sections of underground pipe.

Remove, fill, or compact earth.

Assist with establishing alignment and grade with the use ofgrade stakes and lasers.

Coordinate all other activities in the excavation as directed.

Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.

Work safely around heavy equipment, and peopleat all times.

Produce high quality work, safely and productivelyat all times.

Assistallcraft workers.

Perform clean-up in connection with the work.

Comply with all safety policies,procedures, and standards of safety.

Move from job to job as projects progress

Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assignedby supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications:

Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Display a willing attitude to learn from others.

Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Focus to work safelyin close proximity toheavy equipment and underground utilities.

Excellentwritten and verbalcommunication skills.

Ability towork effectivelyin a team environment.

Valid drivers license and reliable transportation to get to and from work. (CDL Drivers License preferred).

Legal resident of Idaho preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shiftsasneeded, and work outside of normal hours.

Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, andlift upto 50 pounds frequently.

Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.

Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.

Whitaker Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Whitaker will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Full-time