Construction Laborer

GHD; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is hiring entry level Laborer/ Equipment Operators to operate heavy equipment such as tracked excavators, dozers, and wheel loaders for dirt work construction. Travel is a 3-weeks onsite rotation with per diem and hotel covered by GHD.

You will perform physical labor, read plans, and support quality across projects nationwide, while maintaining safety and daily production goals. This role is on site in Decatur, Alabama.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years in operating a variety of medium size equipment (e.g., skid steer, forklift, tele-handler).
• Basic operation of equipment qualified, some in production scenarios.
• Ability to read/use tape measures, transits/levels, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment to a high quality standard.
• Safely operate equipment to meet daily production goals.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks of all operated equipment and vehicles.
• Provide physical labor with hand and power tools when needed.
• Read, interpret and construct according to engineered drawings/plans.
• Assist Superintendent and foreperson to ensure high quality final product.
• Complete quarterly and yearly safety reporting forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW).

Skills

Equipment operation

Read tape measures

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. 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.