Experienced Geotechnical Construction Laborer

GeoStabilization International®

Minneapolis (MN)

Remote

USD 35,817 - 39,950

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

17 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading geohazard mitigation firm is seeking senior tradespeople with geotechnical construction experience. This role involves traveling across the U.S. for projects, applying skills in soil nailing, rock drilling, and more. The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction safety and problem-solving, with opportunities for growth within the company. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

3+ years of geotechnical or civil construction experience required.
At least one year of traveling construction labor experience.
History of complying with construction crew safety principles.

Responsibilities

Work effectively with a team to complete projects efficiently.
Travel across the U.S. for various projects.
Learn new skills to increase your contributions.

Skills

Geotechnical or civil construction experience

Heavy equipment operation

Problem solving

Time management

Construction crew safety principles

Tools

Skid steer

Excavator

Concrete/grout pump

Job description

Overview

This is the one you’ve been looking for.

A chance to put your time and energy into a company that has:

Designed training and development plans to grow your money-making ability.
A path to becoming a lead-hand, a Superintendent or beyond.
The sheer volume of projects to keep you on that path year-round.
An OWNERSHIP plan – you are an owner here.
A safety record is in the top 10% of the industry.

We’re looking for senior tradespeople with geotechnical construction experience including: soil nailing, micropiles, shotcrete, rock drilling, grouting, and case drilling. This is a travel job with projects across the US. Crews work a 3-week on, 1-week off schedule.

All of our work is geotechnical, including geohazard projects like landslide repair, mudslide repair and erosion control, where experienced tradespeople play a critical role in our success.

Responsibilities

Working with a Superintendent and teammates, apply your skills effectively to get work done efficiently, safely and correctly.
Work in your specialty area but be willing and able to contribute any work that helps drive project success.
Travel across the US to do work. We travel on 3-week on, 1-week off or 5-day on, 2-day off schedules depending on the location of the crew member and the work.
Learn and apply new skills so you can do more: machines, soils technology, specialty techniques, leadership and problem-solving principles.

Qualifications

3+ years of geotechnical or civil construction experience
Heavy equipment operation experience (skid steer, excavator, concrete/grout pump, etc.)
Equipment cleanup and maintenance
Experience with casing, rock drilling or similar
Experience with Shotcrete
At least one year of traveling construction labor experience
At least one year of working outside in all conditions
Ability to understand and meet daily production targets
A history of problem solving; the ability to grasp a problem, see a solution, and do whatever it takes to get the problem solved
A history of complying with construction crew safety principles and tools
Ability to be on time, all the time, every time

Work Environment

Climates vary in degrees, in tropical to desert environments
The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is often required
Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers
Regular heavy lifting (75lbs+) of construction materials on the job site

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Up to 100% travel across the U.S.

Compensation

This is a GMT4 job posting. The wage for that role is $26 - $29/hour
Hourly rate based on your experience. In general, our pay scale increases for:

More years of experience and technical expertise with the tools and technologies in drilling
Ability to drive (CMV or CDL)
Experience or certifications for heavy equipment operations (skid steer, forklift, Bobcat, Scissor lift, or CDL vehicles)
Experience with shotcrete or grouting pumps on the job
Experience directing teams, managing customer interactions, or managing projects

All positions earn overtime
100% paid travel

Benefits Include

Medical, Dental, Vision (HSA and FSA available)
Accident and life insurance
Life and disability insurance
401K
17 paid holidays and personal days
Parental leave
Legal Shield Services

About Us

GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation firm operating throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in Geohazard emergency response to landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. Our expertise, specialized tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting. We are part of a growing, $500m portfolio of businesses that is the largest company of its kind in the world. We offer great compensation, a chance to be a company owner, a regular stream of challenging projects, and a safety record in the top 10% of our industry. GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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