Apprentice Laborer

Tapani, Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Tapani Inc. performs heavy civil, site construction, and structural concrete services as well as general contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest. With approximately 500 employees either managing projects in the field or providing support from an office or shop, we recognize that it's people who make a difference. Every position is important to the success of an organization. All our employees are valued and encouraged to grow in their careers and participate in the future of the company.

Job Purpose and Summary

The Apprentice Laborer works on construction projects transferring from one task to another where demands require laborer. The Apprentice Laborer learns on the job skills and attends classroom instruction as well. The Apprentice labor MUST attend all required classes through their apprentice program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for field assignments
• Responsible for communicating all classroom schedules they have with their Foreman
• Communicate with Foreman and coworkers to understand the plan for the day
• Ensure all tools needed for the days’ work are ready and available
• Duties can include:
• Grade layout and grade checking
• Spotter for equipment operators, trucks
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Build forms
• Install pipe, manholes, catch basins
• Manual preparation and clean-up of site
• Shovel, rake, sweep
• Concrete work
• Painting and sealing
• Run plate whackers and jumping jacks
• Assisting in building demo and clean up
• Assist operator in keeping equipment tracks clean
• Assist other craft workers
• Assist with all tasks to ensure a quality project by Tapani Inc
• Responsible for maintenance of the job site
• Ensure all small tools and equipment are utilized correctly, maintained and kept clean on job site
• Clean up job site at end of every shift
• Responsible for Site Safety
• Ensure OSHA standards are personally adhered to
• Understand the safety risk with each task and ensure proper safety methods are adhered to
• Ensure all safety training is current
• Responsible for upholding the Integrity of Tapani Inc
• Ensure an atmosphere of teamwork and utilization of each crew member's abilities
• Maintain efficiency and quality throughout the project
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.
• Consistently at work and on time
• Always seek ways to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Work Ethic - works hard, gives 100%

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Be able to listen and follow direction of supervisor
• Know and recognize basic hand tools (i.e. spade shovels, flat shovels, rock rakes)
• Must be aware of surroundings of self and coworkers
• Lift heavy loads and navigate construction job site terrain
• Must be able to hand dig and backfill holes
• Hand-eye coordination and balance. Physical dexterity
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Maintain the Tapani Inc culture: work with the best interest of Tapani Inc first, maintain a positive attitude, maintain a team atmosphere
• Working conditions for this position will be on project site, locally and possibly out of town
• Work and classroom schedule may require weekend hours
• Employee must be physically able to perform job duties which may include but not limited to heavy lifting, digging, raking, and constant standing
• Hours worked will be weather dependent along with schedule requirements. Summer time typically is longer hours and winter typically is shorter hours due to daylight
• Work may require weekend work when project demands

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $18.44 - $30.14 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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