Construction Laborer

GHD; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel paid by employer

Job summary

GHD, a global professional services leader, is seeking entry-level Laborer/Equipment Operators for its Construction group in the United States. You will operate heavy equipment (tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader) and perform related labor tasks while following safety procedures.

Travel is rotational: three weeks onsite, one weekend home, then repeat. We reward safe operation, adherence to drawings/plans, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years operating a variety of medium size equipment (e.g., skid steer, forklift, tele-handlers)
• Some basic operation of equipment (dozer, loader, excavator, roller/compactor) in a production setting
• Ability to read/use tape measures, transit/levels, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment at high caliber of quality
• Safely operate equipment with the ability to achieve daily production goals
• Conduct daily maintenance checks of all operated equipment and vehicles
• Provide physical labor with hand tools, power tools, etc. when vital
• Read, interpret and construct according to engineered drawings/plans
• Assist Superintendent and foreperson to ensure final product quality
• Complete quarterly and yearly Safety Reporting Forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW)

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading plans/drawings

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

Job Description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level Laborer/ Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with dirt work construction! As Equipment Operator you must demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions.

Travel expectations: Projects are located throughout the U.S. Travel is on a rotational basis: 3 weeks onsite, home for a weekend and then back onsite for another 3 weeks. Travel, mobilization, hotel and per diem costs are paid by GHD.

Performance Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment at high caliber of quality


• Safely operates equipment with the ability to achieve daily production goals


• Conducts daily maintenance checks of all operated equipment and vehicles


• Provides physical labor with hand tools, power tools, etc. when vital


• Read, interpret and construct according to engineered drawings/ plans.


• Assists Superintendent and foreperson in ensuring that the final product is of the upmost and highest possible quality, both structurally and aesthetically.


• Completes all required quarterly and yearly Safety Reporting Forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW)

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years in operating a variety of medium size equipment, i.e. skid steer, fork lifts, tele‑handlers, personnel lifts, farm style tractor


• Qualified in the basic operation of equipment (e.g. dozer, loader, excavator, roller/compactor, grader, Marsh Master) some of it in a production scenario.


• Ability to read/ use tape measures, transit/levels, etc.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship.