Laborer

Siteworkinc; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Rapid City, SD, is seeking a laborer to assist in site development and excavation. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for training and development. Candidates should be dependable, safety-conscious, and ready to learn. Competitive hourly pay ranging from $18 to $24, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance

Flexible Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts

Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Company Paid Life Insurance Policy

401K and Profit-sharing Bonus

Apprenticeship and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screening and have personal transportation.
• Willingness to learn and master new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site grading and retrieve materials.
• Operate a Bobcat and maintain a clean work area.
• Work as a team and assist with all tasks.

Skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Willingness to Learn

Tools

Utility Knife

Leather Work Boots

Job description

At Site Work Specialists, a laborer assists and learns about site development, excavation, grading, and utilities. The position’s skill set is continuously increasing by working with an exceptional team that prides itself on doing some of the finest and most challenging projects in the northern plains region.

Pay: $18 - $24 per hour

• Depends on experience
• Hourly pay/overtime eligible
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• Paid Time Off
• Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance - Standard or HSA Plan
• Flexible Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options for Employee and Family
• 401K and Profit-sharing Bonus
• AFLAC Insurance Options
• Yearly Safety Bucks Incentive Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Nationwide Employee Discount Program
• Apprenticeship and Development Opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Retrieve materials
• Survey staking and assist with site grading
• Manually shovel materials including, gravel and dirt
• Maintain clean work area and job site
• Assist Superintendent, Foreman, and Operators as needed
• Operate a Bobcat
• Take direction and accomplish duties outlined by your supervisor and ask questions when you do not understand the task
• Be dependable to your team: You work as a team and progress as a team
• Assist with all tasks; even it is below your skill level

Education Requirements:

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random employee pool drug/alcohol testing
• Must have personal transportation to and from job sites, including out-of-town work
• Must arrive on time to job site fit for duty for required shift and have personal protective equipment (PPE) and necessary tools with you.
• Attend all safety meetings and maintain safe job site practices following company policy
• Wear and maintain PPE as directed by supervisor and safety team, including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, and high visibility vests
• Willingness to learn and master new tasks, duties, and responsibilities
• Pay attention to job details to provide an acceptable uniform product
• Identify and communicate any job site hazards
• Safely and correctly operate all equipment and manual/power tools. Do not operate any equipment or tools that you have not been trained to use properly
• Keep all tools in good, clean, and operating order
• Demonstrate and promote safety and proper housekeeping on all job sites and shop
• Display a positive attitude towards the company, fellow employees, and customers
• Be responsible for working unsupervised and complete work as directed
• Willingness to travel out-of-town
• Work overtime as required, including some weekends
• Maintain acceptable personal hygiene
• Dress appropriately for working conditions

Required Tools:

Must have required tools listed below within 30 days of hire and bring them with you to the job site as needed:

Utility Knife

Leather Work Boots

Physical Requirements

• Able to physically lift heavy materials (up to 75 pounds) frequently throughout the work shift
• Ability to safely climb up and down ladders
• Ability to work alone once instructions have been given
• Able to complete a full day's assignments involving one or more of the following: Standing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment and any other safety-related equipment
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow, depending on the job location
• Able to work a minimum of 8 hours a day, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required

About Our Company

Founded over 20 years ago in Rapid City, SD, Site Work Specialists is an excavation, utility & site construction contractor serving South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and North Dakota.We specialize in residential and commercial development, building site development, waterlines, excavation, utilities, mass grading, and demolition.

Whether you are new to the construction industry or have previous construction experience, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career. Site Work Specialists is willing to train you for a challenging and rewarding career. We are looking for safety-conscious, hard-working, and dedicated individuals that take pride in their work to join our exceptional team.

Disclaimer

This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Site Work Specialists provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.