Construction Laborer

Stryker Corporation; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Construction Laborer to join their team in Heavy/Civil Construction. This role is essential for ensuring high-quality results through site preparation, material handling, and equipment operation. Emphasizing safety and teamwork, you'll work in dynamic outdoor environments, adapting to various challenges while contributing to the success of construction projects. With a strong commitment to quality and professionalism, you'll play a vital part in shaping the future of construction. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Programs

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Heavy/Civil Construction.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety policies and report incidents.
• Excavate trenches and prepare construction sites.
• Load and unload building materials according to project plans.

Skills

Heavy/Civil Construction

Safety Compliance

Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Tools

Pneumatic Tampers

Concrete Forms

Job description

Position Summary:

The Construction Laborer plays a vital role in Heavy/Civil Construction by performing diverse tasks such as site preparation, material handling, and equipment operation. Emphasizing safety, reliability, and teamwork, this position ensures high-quality results and contributes to the success of construction projects in dynamic outdoor environments.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures, including reporting all accidents, incidents, and near misses to ensure adherence to our core value of safety, first in everything we do.
• Understand and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Excavate by hand ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
• Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them according to project plans or specifications.
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, etc.
• Complete equipment reports on rack trucks, compressors.
• Understand and safely operate tools and equipment.
• Organize and maintain tool trailers in a neat and orderly fashion.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of Heavy/Civil Construction experience.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Good health and flexibility to bend, push, pull, stoop, and twist.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.

Necessary Attributes:

• Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal skills; team player.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated, hardworking, and professional.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Lead with integrity and demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of work.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, referral programs, and paid time off.

Middlesex is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.