Laborer Asphalt Paving/Grading Construction

Walbec Group, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the heavy highway road construction industry as a Laborer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support construction operations with various physical tasks, including raking, shoveling, and operating small equipment. Enjoy a family-focused culture and the chance to work on innovative projects throughout Michigan. With excellent wages and benefits provided through union partnerships, you will have the chance to grow alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment. If you are hardworking, reliable, and ready to take on the challenges of the construction field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Union benefits

Training opportunities

Job security

Growth opportunities

Family-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record required.
• Punctuality and dependability are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support construction operations through physical tasks like raking and shoveling.
• Operate small equipment and ensure traffic control on job sites.

Skills

Physical labor

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Dependability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Small equipment (saw, blower)

Job description

Payne and Dolan Inc., A Walbec Group Company

Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

Are you looking for an exciting career in heavy highway road construction? Payne and Dolan Inc., of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Laborer and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture, and work with an industry leading company in heavy road and highway construction.

The Company:

The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.

• Recently named a Milwaukee Business Journal 2021 Best Place to Work.
• Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects: walbecgroup.com.

The Position:

We’re looking for a Laborer responsible for supporting construction operations in various aspects and is responsible for many basic tasks that require physical labor and mental preparedness. Examples include: raking, shoveling, cleaning, measuring, traffic control and operation of small equipment (saw, blower, etc.).

The Benefits:

• Our union employees enjoy the quality benefits provided by our union partners. Additionally, union employees have access to a variety of training on our Walbec employee website portal for personal and professional development.

The Location:

• Projects will vary by location throughout the local area, or the state, so reliable transportation and/or a willingness to travel to any job site is required as needed.

The Candidate:

• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
• A CDL is preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Have the ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.
• Member of the appropriate trade union or willingness to become a union member are required. Union membership is not required prior to employment. Our Human Resources Department is able to assist in that process as needed.
• Previous construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience in landscaping, farming or raking/shoveling preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent wages and benefits packages offered through local trade union(s).
• Job security - we are an essential company providing infrastructure services, and you are an essential employee.
• Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
• Be involved in innovative, cool projects throughout the local area and the state.
• Family-oriented, supportive culture.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands the unique abilities and differences of our team members is what drives our innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!