Construction Laborer

Helix Electric Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc is seeking a Construction Laborer to join their team in Cedar Rapids. In this role, you'll perform various general labor tasks while ensuring safety and efficiency on the worksite. A full-time position, offering competitive wages and comprehensive employer-paid benefits, awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

100% Employer paid Medical & Dental

Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer paid

Rich 401K Employer Match

Vacation, Sick Pay & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting over 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work area for installation of various equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and report any safety issues.

Skills

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Job description

Description

To better support complex projects, Helix Electric has need for a Construction Laborer. The successful candidate will be part of a production driven team, performing general labor tasks ** This project is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa **

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

Helix Electric, Inc. is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in the nation. Helix Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction - design/build services, industrial, commercial, mixed use/multi-family developments as well as government, institutional, communications and utilities projects. Helix Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term relationships and a high level of credibility with the general contractors, utility and power user customers we serve. We have a strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cutting-edge product innovations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:

• Prepare work area for installation of various equipment.


• Keep work area clean.


• Using tools such as brooms, digging equipment, hand tools etc... to complete assigned tasks.


• Operates equipment only if trained and certified to operate. (Note: Powder activated tools, and JLG lifts and other operations that may require certification and training before operating).


• Perform tasks in a professional manner.


• Secure and lock up equipment after use.


• Advise immediate supervisor of any safety or job-related problems


• Work from all type ladders (step ladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders and carry and relocate up to 12' step ladder by oneself.


• Able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts. Overtime may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.


• Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves always), respirator when required.


• Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime, and night shifts as required.


• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required.


• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.


• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

HELIX OFFERS:

• A Full-Time Stable Career Opportunity offering Competitive wages


• 100% Employer paid Medical & Dental with Vision options available.


• Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer paid with buy up options


• Rich 401K Employer Match with aggressive vesting schedule


• Vacation, Sick Pay & Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Additional Voluntary benefits

Pay is based on experience $18.00-$20.00 per hour

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