Laborer - Grade Team

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West; Boise (ID); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A construction company is seeking hardworking Laborers to work on projects in Southern Idaho. Responsibilities include assisting with manual operations, participating in demolitions, and managing traffic at construction sites. Candidates should have physical strength and a willingness to perform manual labor. While 1-2 years of laborer experience in heavy highway construction is preferred, training is available for the right candidate. Successful individuals will be dependable and have the ability to understand project tasks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a laborer in heavy highway construction is preferred.
• Must be hard working, dependable, and able to perform manual labor for about 90% of the time.
• Able to understand and communicate information effectively.

Responsabilités

• Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
• Participate in demolitions and work with underground utilities.
• Control traffic and clear highway work zones.

Connaissances

Manual labor

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Description du poste

Role Overview

Knife River is looking for hardworking Laborers to work on projects in Southern Idaho. Responsible for cleaning and preparing construction sites. Unloads and loads materials, reads plans and specifications, tends machines and assists Foremen and other construction site workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
• Participate in demolitions.
• Work with underground utilities.
• Remove trees and debris.
• Read blueprints and designs.
• Control traffic.
• Clear and prepare highway work zones.
• Dig trenches.
• Install sewer, water, and storm drainpipes.
• Pour concrete and/or asphalt onto roads.
• Operate tools and machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Would prefer that candidates have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working as a laborer in the heavy highway field but we are willing to train the right person.

Successful candidates must be hard working, dependable and able to perform manual labor for approximately 90% of their work shift.

General construction laborers must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Laborers must also be able to concentrate on their tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.

Additional Information

If unable to apply online, stop by our office at:

Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division
5450 W. Gowen Road
Boise, ID 83709

Equal Opportunity

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Equipment Operator Grade Team.

Air Force

• Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army

• Motor Transport Operator
• General Construction Equipment Operator
• Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Horizontal Construction Engineer

Navy

• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator
• Steelworker
• Utilitiesman
• Constructionman

Marines

• Motor Vehicle Operator

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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