Laborer 2 - Construction

TEPA Companies; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Flex spending / Health savings account

Mental health support

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Laborer 2 to perform physical labor on building, highway, and demolition project sites. You may operate a variety of equipment and instruments and work with a crew to meet project goals.

Applicants should have 2+ years of construction experience, knowledge of tools, and a commitment to safety. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass a drug screen and background check are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general construction experience including utilities, earthwork or concrete work.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools used on construction sites.
• Familiarity with safety practices and OSHA standards specific to labor work.
• Ability to work with crew members and follow directions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Identify and operate hand and power tools such as air hammers, mixers, saws, drills, and equipment.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to remove hazards, rubble, and debris.
• Control passing traffic and signal equipment operators as needed.
• Assist Electrician with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials.
• Restock supplies and identify safe working procedures.
• Identify and stop unsafe practices and carry out other physical labor tasks as assigned.
• Dig ditches and trenches, backfill excavations, pour concrete, and set braces.

Skills

General construction experience

Power & hand tools knowledge

Safety practices (OSHA)

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Energy & stamina

Reliability & dependability

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Drug screen & background check pass

Job description

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Laborer 2 to perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, heavy construction, excavation, and demolition project sites. The Laborer may operate a variety of equipment and instruments.

Job Functions:

• Identifies and operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, skid steers, forklifts, and a variety of other equipment and instruments
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris
• Controls passing traffic
• Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment
• Assists Electrician with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials, tools and supplies
• Restocks worksite supplies and materials as necessary
• Identifies and follows safe working procedures
• Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to themselves and others
• Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including, but not limited to digging ditches and trenches, backfilling excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, pouring concrete, setting braces to support the sides of excavations

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of general construction experience, including exposure to utility work, earthwork, and/or concrete work
• Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
• Ability to work with crew members
• Ability to listen to and understand information and direction both verbally and in writing
• Ability to learn on the job
• Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges
• Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability
• Demonstrate careful attention to detail and thoroughness
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled