Construction Laborer

Summerset Marine Construction; Town of Brussels (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Summerset Marine Construction in Wisconsin is seeking capable laborers to install and remove piers, boat lifts, and associated waterfront structures. This role emphasizes safe, labor-intensive work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

You’ll perform site prep, material handling, and assist with equipment setup, with opportunities to use hand tools and basic carpentry while maintaining high standards of safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required and clean MVR.
• Experience in marine or construction environments is advantageous.
• Must be able to swim and work near water.
• Familiar with hand tools, basic carpentry and machinery.
• Boater Safety certification is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction labor: site prep, material handling and cleanup.
• Assist with installation and removal of piers, boat lifts and waterfront structures.
• Load/unload materials using heavy machinery and manual labor.
• Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Work independently or as part of a team; assist in setup and breakdown of sites.

Skills

Swimming ability

Safety-conscious

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Boater Safety

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Hand tools

Basic carpentry

Machinery operation

Job description

About the role

This role involves installing and removing piers, boat lifts, and accessories from shore and water using hand tools and machinery. This role is essential to the construction, maintenance, and repair of marine structures. The work involves performing labor-intensive tasks while prioritizing safety and the ability to work effectively in diverse weather conditions and challenging environments.

What you’ll do

• Perform general construction labor tasks including site preparation, material handling, and cleanup.
• Assist with the installation and removal of piers, boat lifts, and related waterfront structures.
• May load, unload, and distribute construction materials using heavy machinery and manual labor.
• Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clean MVR
• Previous experience in a marine or construction environment is highly advantageous.
• Ability to swim and comfort working on or near water.
• Familiarity with hand tools, basic carpentry, and machinery.
• Boaters Safety.
• Certification in CPR and first aid is a plus.

Work Behaviors

Quality of Work

• Consistently produces accurate work.

Commitment and Initiative

• Consistently demonstrates commitment to the Company’s success and growth.
• Customer-focused (both internal and external customers).
• Can identify problems/issues and participate in problem resolution as appropriate for job level.
• Perseverance “can-do” attitude.

Managing Time and Resources

• Effectively and efficiently manages workload with appropriate sense of urgency.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet changing priorities and workload.
• Meets established goals.
• Reliable and punctual.

Working with Others

• Is seen as a team player; gains trust by supporting colleagues; is a collaborator.
• Makes others better.

Development and Professional Skills

• Seeks and is open to feedback.
• Accountable for one’s own actions.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying up to 100 pounds occasionally in addition to using material handling equipment.
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities require close vision assessments. Moderately loud noise levels in the work environment.
• Ability to perform labor-intensive tasks repeatedly and stand for long periods.
• Steel toe boots are required.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to jobsites is required.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• 401(k) Matching: Generous company contribution to support your retirement goals.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Robust coverage options to keep you and your family healthy.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Receive a $1,000 company contribution when you enroll in a medical plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy time away to recharge and relax.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring top talent to our team.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with educational assistance to advance your skills.