Construction Laborer

Davita Inc.; Hampden (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking dedicated Construction Laborers to join their team in Maine. Ideal candidates possess physical stamina and are comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. Responsibilities include performing construction tasks while prioritizing safety and effective communication at job sites. Opportunities for growth within a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality civil construction projects.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Discount Partnerships with major companies

Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

Qualifications

• 1 year of construction experience preferred.
• 1 year of heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical duties including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ensure safety and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Skills

Communication

Understanding work directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly/Salary

Seasonal Work: Yes or No

Northeast Construction Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & VisionInsuranc


• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance


• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy


• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay


• Company Paid Parental Leave


• Company Paid Maternity Leave


• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)


• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Dental Insurance


• Voluntary Short Term Disability


• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life


• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies


• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match


• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities


• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot


• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description

Key Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Requirements

General

Education and Experience

• Construction: 1 year preferred

• Heavy equipment Operating: 1 year preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Driver's license (preferred)

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Physical Demands The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by Construction Laborers to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.

• Occasionally work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of power tools or hand tools involved in cleaning.

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds individually and up to 90 pounds with assistance.

• Manual dexterity to push a wheelbarrow, use hand tools, such as, shovel, rake, pick-axe, and to form proper hand signals for dumping trucks

• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.

• Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that Construction Laborers encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, commonly found in road construction.

• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.

• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and near traffic.

Demonstrates Safety 1st It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.


• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.


• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act


• Identifies and turns in near miss reports


• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.


• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Northeast Construction is experienced in all forms of heavy civil construction. Our talented engineers and skilled craft employees are experts in all manner of projects, and in all work environments including the most heavily trafficked urban areas. Whatever the project, Northeast Construction has the talent, experience, and resources to deliver. Our teams are formed by experts in the construction industry who can build state-of-the-art roads, bridges, railways, and commercial centers. These teams are committed to delivering the highest-quality services on time, on budget, and engineered to provide maximum value to our clients in both the public and private markets.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.