Construction Laborer

GHD; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is hiring entry-level Laborer/ Equipment Operator roles to support dirt work construction on projects across the U.S. You will operate various heavy equipment and assist with on-site labor, following engineered drawings and safety procedures. Travel is a key component of the role: three weeks onsite, a weekend home, then back onsite for another three weeks.

GHD covers travel, hotel, and per diem costs. This is a growth position within a global professional services firm known for water,

Qualifications

• Operate medium equipment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings and plans.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and basic hand-tool tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as skid steers, dozers and loaders to support dirt work.
• Safely handle equipment to meet daily production goals.
• Assist with on-site labor and use power tools as needed.
• Read plans and help ensure final structures meet quality standards.

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Manual labor

Tools

Skid Steer

Forklift

Telehandler

Dozer/Loader

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. 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.

1. This position does not provide visa sponsorship.