Grading - Laborer

Smith-Rowe, LLC; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a physically demanding role. This position involves performing manual labor, assisting crew members, and operating construction equipment. The company values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and the ability to work safely around heavy machinery. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the construction field, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Qualifications

• Experience with grading preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform strenuous manual labor such as raking, shoveling, and digging.
• Carry tools and equipment to assist crew members.
• Operate construction equipment if trained.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Effective communication

Time management

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented

Safety-oriented

Customer-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Front end loader

Excavator

Backhoe

Skidsteer

Job description

Want to be part of a company who gives back to their employees? You've stopped at the right ad! We expect a lot from our employees, but we also give a lot in return.

We care about our employees by providing an exceptional benefits package. We also work to further our employees’ careers by doing our best to promote within the company. If you care about job performance, work well with others, can be accountable, have a positive attitude, can follow company/safety guidelines, are dependable, punctual, and respond positively to supervision, you will be a great fit for our company!

Operating since 1983, the Smith-Rowe Team has grown and developed into a formidable construction company. Our organization employs teams with capabilities in structures, grading, utilities, storm drain, retaining walls, sound walls, signage, demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing and marine construction.

Benefits:

• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Position Overview: There is no per diem or relocation offered for this position – This position will perform manual labor, such as carrying materials, using hand tools, and assisting crew members in day-to-day physical activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs strenuous manual labor such as raking, shoveling, digging, sewing grass, etc.
2. Carries tools and handheld equipment from one place to another.
3. May operate equipment as needed, if trained, including front end loader, excavator, backhoe, skidsteer, and other construction equipment.
4. Assists crew with duties as needed.

Education and/or Experience:

Experience with grading preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of a valid driver’s license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Must have hand-eye coordination.
2. Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
3. Able to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
4. Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
5. Ability to deal with problems/issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
6. Experienced working around heavy construction equipment.
7. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
8. Able to multi-task simultaneously.
9. Able to communicate to crew members in a professional and effective manner.
10. Able to provide effective feedback to team members.
11. Must have a strong work ethic.
12. Team Oriented.
13. Safety Oriented.
14. Customer Oriented.
15. Must be 18 years of age.
16. Able to pass pre-employment and random drug screen.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

1. Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature. Includes standing and sitting for extended periods of time, stooping, bending, and crouching.
2. Able to walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
3. Capable of lifting up to 70 pounds.
4. Visual accuracy under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions in order to provide safe directions for operators of heavy equipment and other employees.
5. Able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment, and in and out of excavations up to 20 feet in height.
6. Able to work overtime and weekends, if necessary.
7. Able to travel when required.
8. Requires working from heights.
9. Coordination between hand, eyes, and feet to guide equipment and objects is required.
10. Must be able to mount and dismount off of vehicles and equipment.
11. Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
12. Able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively.
13. Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities in order to manage sights and sounds in a hazardous construction environment.
14. Able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable.

Environmental Working Conditions:

1. Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (i.e., rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).
2. Noise level in the work environment is loud.
3. Exposure to dust, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, concrete, and other environmental factors of a construction job site.
4. Work is performed near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
5. Exposure to all elements of nature.
6. Exposure to all types of terrain.

NOTE: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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