Laborer

Colas Canada; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Laborers to join their growing teams. This role involves performing essential labor tasks such as laying materials, maintaining traffic control, and operating equipment. The company values safety and teamwork, providing a collaborative environment where employees can thrive. With a strong commitment to diversity and work-life balance, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects in the pavement preservation sector. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and grow with a reputable organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Outstanding benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Professional education

Extensive training

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• CDL preferred, must obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform general laborer duties including laying materials and cleaning surfaces.
• Safely maintain traffic control and assist in team operations.

Skills

General labor skills

Traffic control

Teamwork

Safety practices

Education

Valid driver's license

CDL (preferred)

OSHA 10 Hour Training or Flagger Certification (a plus)

Tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Strawser Construction Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. We have been serving the Midwestern United States since 1976, performing work in multi-state areas and have become a leader in the pavement preservation industry. Our construction operation is headquartered in Columbus, OH and we operate an asphalt emulsion production facility near Cincinnati, OH. To learn more about Strawser visit www.strawserconstruction.com.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Strawser, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Job Summary

Strawser Construction Inc., a subsidiary of Barrett Industries Corporation, is growing! We provide advanced pavement preservation solutions for our customers’ needs. We are currently looking for Laborers to fill our crews.

Main Responsibilities

• General laborer duties associated with being a laborer includes extended periods of walking, laying materials in accordance with job specs, and cleaning roadway surfaces as needed.
• May operate a variety of equipment and vehicles, including the transportation of construction equipment and materials.
• Will be required to safely maintain traffic control including flagging duties.
• Keep equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Work in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist the crew.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• CDL preferred, must obtain within one year.
• Previous highway experience preferred, OSHA 10 Hour Training or Flagger Certification a Plus!
• Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, and overnight travel with overnight stays.
• Must be able to travel 75-90% of time.
• Must adhere to our safety practices and procedures at all times.
• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to climb in and out of vehicles and/or equipment.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to stand and walk across uneven terrain.

Culture at Strawser

• Acknowledge and value diversity.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and engaged team environment.
• Seek to hire for culture add.
• Work-life balance is supported.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying.
• complete any part of the application process.
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying.

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [e-mail].