Laborer

Garney Construction; Knoxville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laborer to join their Knoxville team. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a career in construction while earning competitive pay of $20 per hour. The role involves assisting the crew with daily tasks, operating various tools, and ensuring the smooth completion of projects. With industry-leading benefits and the chance for overtime work, this position is perfect for those who enjoy being active and working outdoors. If you're ready to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this could be the ideal fit for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term Disability

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Weekly paychecks

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various construction tools and equipment.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with daily tasks and operate construction tools.
• Maintain and operate pneumatic and electrical equipment.

Skills

Operating pneumatic tools

Operating electrical tools

Lifting and carrying materials

Using tape measures

Using hammers and tool belts

Using lineman pliers

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Fall Protection Certification

Tools

Concrete vibrators

Compactors

Concrete saws

Jackhammers

Hand-operated trenchers

Job description

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A Laborer position is available in Knoxville TN. This is an entry-level position for a dependable person who wants to assist in daily tasks and learn the essential skills to start a career in the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career while earning highly competitive weekly pay starting at $20 per hour, industry-leading benefits, and an opportunity for overtime work.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This position is focused on assisting the crew with the completion of daily tasks with the use of a variety of techniques and equipment.

Examples of daily tasks:

• Maintaining and operating pneumatic and electrical tools, such as concrete vibrators, compactors, concrete saws, cut-off saws, jackhammers, and hand-operated trenchers.
• Lifting, carrying, and holding building materials, tools, and supplies.
• Joining, wrapping, sealing, and bedding sections of underground pipe and pipe penetrations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for hard-working individuals who enjoy being active and working on their feet throughout the day. The ideal candidate must also be able to use essential tools such as tape measurers, hammers, tool belts, and lineman pliers to perform their assigned tasks accurately.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work on their feet for an entire day.
• Must be willing to complete OSHA 10 (provided by Garney).
• Must be willing to complete “Fall Protection Certification” (provided by Garney).
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel for work.

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Starting pay of $20 per hour.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401K Retirement Plan.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long-term Disability, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Plans.
• Paid Holidays & PTO.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in this Laborer position in Knoxville TN, then please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Garney Construction, go to careers.garney.com. If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact Anthony Martinez at 407-395-7674 or by email.

Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Agency Disclaimer: All vendors must have a signed Garney Construction Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney Construction or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney Construction. In such cases, Garney Construction will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING AT GARNEY

Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)

Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay

Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day

401(k) plan with a 3.5% match

Student loan resources

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions

Free life insurance & disability policy

Free access to healthcare coordinators

Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost

Access to consultations with legal/financial professionals at no cost

Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more

50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

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