Construction Laborer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

ESOP

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual 12 days

Sick days 9

Family & medical leave 90% pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Construction Laborer to join the General Construction team in Pullman, WA. You will work with Superintendents, Construction Managers, and contractors to meet project objectives for facilities supporting SEL’s employee-owners.

This position requires operating power tools, performing basic repairs, and complying with safety procedures. Travel up to 5 days may be needed; valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate construction related equipment and use applicable supplies, hand, and power tools.
• Ability to perform basic repairs including carpentry, painting, and equipment installation.
• Must read, understand, follow, and strictly enforce safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute facilities services and repairs of moderate complexity including handling tasks like operating power tools, site preparation, and transporting materials.
• Assist employees in routine duties, techniques, and department goals.
• Perform basic repairs or equipment installations, painting, and small carpentry repairs.
• Follow and promote continuous improvement of workplace safety, environmental practices, area processes, and waste reduction opportunities.

Skills

Operate power tools

Safety procedures

Read and follow procedures

Travel up to 5 days

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join as a member of SEL General Construction team. We design, build, operate, and maintain 2.7m sq. ft in over 20 countries around the world.

As a Construction Laborer, you will work along side Superintendents, Construction Managers, and external contractors to coordinate and meet project objectives in buildings that support over 8,000 employee owners achieve our mission of making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.

Location: Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

A typical day as a Construction Laborer might include:

• Executing facilities services and repairs of moderate complexity including handling tasks like operating power tools, site preparation, and transporting materials
• Assisting employees in routine duties, techniques, and department goals
• Performing basic repairs or equipment installations, painting, and small carpentry repairs
• Following and promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety, environmental practices, area processes, and waste reduction opportunities

This job might be for you if:

• Have the ability to independently operate construction related equipment and use applicable supplies, hand, and power tools
• Have the ability to perform basic repairs including carpentry, painting, and equipment installation
• Have demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently complete projects and tasks
• Are able to read, understand, follow, and strictly enforce safety procedures
• Can work various shifts, hours, and days depending on workload
• You possess a valid driver’s license
• Are willing to travel up to 5 days at a time
• Can lift and maneuver 40 pounds frequently, pull weight from high/low shelves, safely ascend and descend ladders, reach, bend, grip, twist, and stand for at least 8 hours

It is a plus if you have:

• 4 years of experience in commercial facility maintenance and operations
• Experience with maintenance, repair and installation of HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned.

Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer:

• 10 paid holidays
• annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay

We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data: Construction Laborer: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants: We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost.

A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide.

Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.