Laborer

Shimmick Corporation; Guthrie (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-employment substance abuse test

Job summary

Rust Constructors Inc. in Guthrie, Kentucky is seeking a Laborer to support field work on the City of Guthrie Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project. You will assist with site preparation, material handling, and helping skilled tradespeople.

This role emphasizes safety, basic tool operation, and assisting routine trades while maintaining a clean, hazard-free site. Competitive hourly pay and on-site work are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Demonstrated Equivalent.
• Prior construction or manual labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Site Preparation: Clear debris, dig trenches, and prepare work areas around moving equipment.
• Material Handling: Load, unload, and move heavy building materials, tools, and equipment. Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, to fine grade specifications using pick and shovel.
• Trade Support: Assist operators, carpenters, masons, electricians, and other specialists as needed. Ground-man for rigging activities.
• Tool Operation: Safely use hand tools, power tools, jackhammers, and basic machinery. Cleans and sorts tools, equipment, and materials. Act as a tool runner.
• Cleanup & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free job site daily.
• Safety Compliance: Wear required PPE and strictly follow all site safety guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or Demonstrated Equivalent

Job description

Rust Constructors is seeking a talented Laborer to be based in Guthrie, Kentucky. This position will initially support field work related to the City of Guthrie Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project. You will be responsible for preparing work sites, handling materials, operating basic tools, and assisting skilled tradespeople. To succeed in this role, you must be eager to learn and fully committed to workplace safety.

Rust Constructors Inc. is a full-service, merit-shop construction and maintenance company providing life-cycle services for the mining, power, industrial, infrastructure, and government markets. Our services include construction, construction management, construction consulting; testing, checkout, start-up; and plant services including total plant maintenance, shutdowns, turnarounds, production support and technical support. Rust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.

Responsibilities

The following explains the job responsibilities and expectations for all employees who are classified in this job family. This job description is not intended to include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Additional responsibilities may be assigned according to the needs of the company, project, or contract.

Under direct supervision, performs routine duties that may include cleaning and preparation of construction site. Maybe require the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces. Limited exercise of judgement is required on details of work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Site Preparation: Clear debris, dig trenches, and prepare work areas around moving equiptment.
• Material Handling: Load, unload, and move heavy building materials, tools, and equipment. Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, to fine grade specifications using pick and shovel.
• Trade Support: Assist operators, carpenters, masons, electricians, and other specialists as needed. Ground-man for rigging activities.
• Tool Operation: Safely use hand tools, power tools, jackhammers, and basic machinery. Cleans and sorts tools, equiment, and materials. Act as a tool runner.
• Cleanup & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free job site daily.
• Safety Compliance: Wear required PPE and strictly follow all site safety guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Demonstrated Equivalent.
• Prior construction or manual labor experience.

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.