Grading - Laborer

Smith-Rowe, LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Smith-Rowe, LLC is seeking a construction laborer to join our experienced crew on various projects. This role involves manual labor, carrying materials, operating tools, and assisting crew members in day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced field environment.

Applicants should be able to read instructions, follow safety guidelines, and work well with others. The position is on-site with potential overtime, and a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with grading preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license preferred.
• Must have hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Performs strenuous manual labor such as raking, shoveling, digging, and related tasks.
• Carries tools and equipment between locations on site.
• May operate construction equipment if trained (front end loader, excavator, backhoe, skidsteer).
• Assists crew with day-to-day duties as needed.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Reading comprehension

Communication

Time management

Team oriented

Safety oriented

Customer oriented

Age 18+

Drug screening

Education

Experience with grading

Valid driver’s license (preferred)

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 , 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.

• 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 re-location offered for this position – This position will perform manual labor, such as carrying materials, running hand tools, and assists crew members in day to day physical activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs strenuous manual labor such as raking, shoveling, digging, sewing grass, etc.
• Carries tools and hand held equipment from one place to another
• May operate equipment as needed, if trained, including front end loader, excavator, backhoe, skidsteer, and other construction equipment.
• 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:

• Must have hand eye coordination
• Able to read and comprehend instruction, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems/issues involving several concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Experienced working around heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Able to multiple task simultaneously
• Able to communicate to crew members in a professional and effective manner.
• Able to provide effective feedback to team members.
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Team Oriented
• Safety Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be 18 years of age
• 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.

• 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.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 pounds.
• 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.
• Able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment, and in and out of excavations and up to 20 feet in height
• Able to work overtime and weekends, if necessary
• Able to travel when required.
• Requires working from heights
• Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide equipment and objects is required
• Must be able to mount and dismount off of vehicles and equipment
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively
• Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities in order to manage sights and sounds in a hazardous construction environment
• 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

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