Construction Laborer

Grace Pacific Corporation; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Pacific Corporation in Hawaii seeks carpenters, laborers and operating engineers for project work across Oahu, Maui, Hawaii (Big Island) and Kauai. The roles involve removing guardrails, signs, posts, reading plans, and following safety policies while delivering quality workmanship on varied construction sites.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CDL Class B with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 9 months, favorable driving history, and basic math

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• CDL Class B with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 9 months.
• Favorable driver history.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Basic math skills to calculate measurements.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and written instructions.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and possible travel to neighbor islands.

Responsibilities

• Remove guardrail, posts and signs using hand tools and equipment.
• Install guardrail, posts and signs using hand tools and equipment.
• Read plans and apply highway striping per project specs.
• Load and unload tools, equipment and materials.
• Remove and install chain link fencing.
• Check trucks daily and complete required checklists.
• Assist in maintaining jobsite, yard and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Reading plans

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. Removes guardrail, posts and signs for replacement using hand tools and equipment.
2. Installs guardrail, posts and signs using hand tools and equipment.
3. Reads plans and applies highway striping in accordance with project specifications.
4. Loads and unloads tools, equipment and materials from vehicles and storage areas.
5. Removes and installs chain link fencing.
6. Checks assigned truck daily and completes required checklists.
7. Assists in maintaining jobsite, yard and equipment.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
9. Promotes awareness of and follows Company and general safety policies. Ensures crew members apply the standards for safe working conditions and a refit for work each day.
10. Exhibits a core understanding of mutual respect and good customer service orientation in interactions with all people in the workplace.
11. Promotes, supports and facilitates teamwork between all crews by exhibiting a positive attitude.

PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS

1. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
2. CDL, Class B Standard Shift (with air brake endorsement); or must have permit within 6 months of hire date and obtain license within 9 months of hire.
3. Favorable driver history record.
4. Must be 21 years of age
5. Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools.
6. One year of construction industry experience preferred.
7. Forklift certification preferred.
8. Basic math skills to calculate measurements pertinent to jobs.
9. Ability to read and understand job specifications and written instructions.
10. Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and possible occasional work on the neighbor islands.

We primarily employ carpenters, laborers, s and operating engineers. We are signatory to collective bargaining agreements with the following unions listed below and are subject to the hiring rules of each collective bargaining agreement. We anticipate hiring for projects on Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai as work becomes available and will be contacting the respective union to fill these positions.

Operating Engineers Local Union No.3

Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 368

Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

EOE / M / Vet / Disabled / AAP