Laborer

H&K Group, Inc.; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Laborers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse construction projects, where you'll be involved in essential tasks such as mixing concrete, leveling earth, and assisting with paving and pipe duties. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the heavy civil construction sector. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and ongoing training opportunities that will help you advance your skills. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a supportive environment, this is the job for you!

Benefits

100% Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

On-the-job Training

Online Training through H&K Academy

Qualifications

• One month of related experience and strong communication skills required.
• Mathematical skills and ability to follow instructions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction tasks adhering to safety policies and guidelines.
• Assist in paving and pipe duties, including mixing concrete and leveling earth.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Mathematical Skills

Problem Solving

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Paving Lute

Wacker

Jumping Jack

Cut Saws

Job description

Overview

Blooming Glen Contractors, a partner with the H&K Group, Inc., located in Blooming Glen, PA, is currently seeking experienced and motivated Laborers to become a part of our team. Usually performing their duties in a utility capacity, the Laborer position entails working on construction projects, often transferring from one task to another whenever the situation requires.

Why work for Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies.
• Acquires tools needed for daily operations
• Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line.
• Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Levels earth to fine grade specifications.
• Mixes concrete.
• Smooths and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete.
• Positions, joins, aligns, and seals pipe sections.
• Erects scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
• Paving Duties:
  • Assists with pre-run markings
  • Uses a paving lute to fine grade before roller man compacts
  • Operates vibratory plate as needed
  • Shovels asphalt as required
  • Direct traffic around work area as required
• Pipe Duties:
  • Gets tools needed for daily operations
  • Gets job set up for daily function such as setting up a pipe laser
  • Operates a Wacker and jumping jack to perform backfilling duties
  • Uses cut saws to make pipe proper length
  • Preps pipe for connection before pipe gets lowered
  • Shoots grades and checks grades using laser or conventional methods
  • Performs connection of pipe work
  • Responsible for checking for proper pipe slope
  • Preps structures for installation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• One month of related experience and/or training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematical skills including ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to:
  • Use hands and arms to finger, handle, reach, and feel
  • Talk and hear
  • Stand, walk, and climb
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision requirements include
  • Distance
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually moderate