Geohazard Traveling Construction Laborer

ZipRecruiter; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geohazard mitigation firm is seeking a Geohazard Mitigation Technician for outdoor roles involving physical labor and teamwork. Candidates should have experience in soil stabilization, outdoor construction, or concrete work. The position includes significant travel across the Western US, working three weeks on and one week off, with competitive pay that can average over $27/hr with overtime.

Qualifications

• Any soil stabilization or grouting experience.
• Experience in outdoor construction as a carpenter or framer.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Mix and operate shotcrete or grouting pumps.
• Move materials on construction site.
• Read and determine measurements.
• Maintain organized and clean site.

Skills

Soil stabilization

Concrete experience

Outdoor construction

Reliability and work ethic

Tools

Excavator

All terrain forklifts

Rock drills

Job description

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Overview

As a Geohazard Mitigation Technician working for GSI, there is no typical day and the scenery changes often. You will be working outside with your hands in a wide variety of climates. You will be laborer working aside experienced technicians measuring, drilling, mixing concrete, and creating sustainable infrastructure. You will be able to point to your work at the end of the day and take pride in building a safer community. This is a career opportunity with significant advancement, partnered with your own personal effort and willingness to learn our business.

Who is GeoStabilization International?

GeoStabilization International (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

Responsibilities

• Mix, spray, run hoses, and operate shotcrete or grouting pumps
• Move materials on a construction site
• Read and determining measurements
• Maintain a clean and organized construction site
• Work together in a team environment
• Learn to operate rock drills
• Operate construction equipment such as excavator, all terrain forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Any prior soil stabilization, grouting, geohazard construction or foundation mitigation experience

OR prior outdoor construction industry experience as a carpenter or framer for example

OR prior concrete experience such as a concrete finisher/form builder or shotcrete experience

OR significant experience working outdoors in a collaborative, physical environment

• Must not be afraid of heights
• The ability to travel at least 3 weeks out of every month
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Enthusiastically work with a diverse team

Qualifications

• A CDL Class A or a clean Motor Vehicle Driving Record

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• 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 (50lbs+) of construction materials on the job site.

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

Travel: 100% travelling in the Western US. Employees are expected to work a 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule.

Pay: 20/hr - 23/hr. In 2023, with overtime, employees in this role averaged the equivalent of over $27/hr.

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , gender or expression, , , , status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.