Entry-Level Laborer

Kent Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with discretionary em

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities for depend—

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an entry-level laborer to perform physical tasks installing helical piers as part of a deep foundation solution. The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality, integrity, and a self-motivated team spirit; construction experience is welcome but not required since training is provided.

Duties include safety-focused daily tasks, loading equipment and materials, light hand excavation, demolition, occasional concrete patching, and adapting to project

Qualifications

• Reliability, punctuality and integrity are valued
• Team-oriented mindset with strong character is preferred
• No prior training required; on-the-job training provided by Kent Companies

Responsibilities

• Safety-focused daily tasks on site
• Load/unload tooling and equipment
• Load/unload helical materials
• Hand excavation/backfill
• General demolition
• Occasional concrete patching work
• Knowledge of tools and safe usage
• Flexibility with project timing and travel

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Team player

Integrity

Job description

Summary
This entry-level laborer performs physical labor tasks to install helical piers safely and accurately as a deep foundation solution. Skills that impress us include being reliable and punctual, demonstrating great character, including integrity, and being a self-motivated team player. Hey, and if you have some construction experience, the Helical Pier Division would love that, too! We hire for the right attitude. Kent Companies will train everyone who is willing to learn, work hard, and improve themselves.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily focus on personal and team safety
• Loading/unloading tooling and equipment.
• Loading/unloading helical materials.
• Bring along a daily positive “Make It Happen” attitude.
• Hand excavation/backfill.
• General demolition
• Occasional concrete patching work
• General knowledge of tools and safe, proper use
• Some flexibility as the timing at the “end of the day” can vary based on projects and travel time.
• Respect for leaders and use of appropriate language.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Operational smartphone for communication and the ability to see the job schedule through an application.
• Personal gear such as steel-toe work boots, work pants, and hand tools
• Willingness to occasionally travel out of state and stay out of town for projects.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities