Construction Helper

The Old Dominion Group; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Old Dominion Group in Los Lunas, NM seeks a Construction Helper to support the crew on construction sites. You will serve as a spotter for lifts, help clean and prepare sites, and assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials and equipment.

This role requires safety-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, the ability to follow plans and specs, and good communication. Daily travel to job sites is expected as part of the job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Safety-oriented and strong work-ethic.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow plans and specs.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel to daily job sites.

Responsibilities

• Spot for lifts to help prevent accidents on the job site.
• Clean and prepare construction sites, materials and tools.
• Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment.
• Move or position materials and equipment as needed.
• Use power tools and caulking for construction tasks.
• Work safely and follow all laws, regulations, and codes.
• Assist with general cleanup and site maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reading plans

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Construction Helper serves as a spotter for lifts, cleans and prepares construction sites, loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment, and assists the crew with a variety of physical labor and construction activities. They must be safety-oriented with a strong work-ethic.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

• Helps prevent accidents by serving as a spotter for lifts on the job site
• Cleans and prepares construction sites, materials and tools.
• Loads, unloads, and transports materials, tools, and equipment.
• Removes and cleans garbage, spills, debris, and other materials from the job site.
• Assists with construction tasks including using power tools, caulking, and general cleanup.
• Move or position materials and equipment.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using tools.
• Works safely, following all local, state, and federal laws and regulations and codes pertaining to the scope of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good communication skills – verbal and nonverbal.
• Excellent listening skills; able to listen, understand, and follow the instructions of crew and supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and follow plans and specs.
• Working knowledge of proper construction techniques, practices, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Effective team player.
• Organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail with a focus on error prevention.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate standard operating policies and procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements in a positive and constructive manner.
• All candidates must successfully complete and pass a federally regulated drug screening as a condition of employment. Drug testing will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Previous construction and/or caulking experience.
• HS diploma or GED; OR an equivalent combination of training, education and relevant work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing, sitting, squatting, and/or walking.
• Able to talk and hear, both in person and by phone.
• Able to use hands and fingers for grasping, moving and assembling objects and operating hand tools.
• Be physically active for long periods of time.
• Able to bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach.
• Able to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds (including but not limited to heavy equipment, materials, etc).
• Requires activities involving being around moving mechanical parts and machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, working at various heights, and exposure to dust, fumes, gases, toxic, caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
• Must be able to travel daily to job sites.
• Operate heavy machinery and power tools and needed.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE.)

Note: Offers will be made based on candidates' qualifications relevant to the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

ODG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.