Omaha, NE - General Laborer

General Excavating Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

General Excavating Company in Omaha, Nebraska is hiring a General Laborer to assist with various tasks, including site cleanup, equipment handling, and direct traffic during emergencies. The role requires physical ability as it involves lifting heavy objects and working outdoors.

The ideal candidate should possess a valid driver’s license, be self-motivated, and capable of following safety standards. This is an equal opportunity employer offering a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and physical exam.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides general clean-up of site and job site organization.
• Tracks small tools used and store appropriately at the end of the workday.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance at the assigned workplace.

Skills

Ability to work productively alone or with others

Problem-solving abilities

Self-motivated

Education

Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record

Job description

Department: Division 7 - Directional Boring / Hydro-Vac

Description

Summary

General Excavating is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. General Excavating specializes in the construction of underground utilities, natural gas distribution, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures.

The General Laborers is expected to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with the best workmanship possible. Keep open communication with Foreman or Superintendent when circumstances, which affect completion of the assigned tasks, have changed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Provides general clean-up of site and job site organization
• Assists in duties such as dewatering, light demolition work, dust control
• Load, unload and handle steel and wood forms and accessories.
• Tracks small tools used and store appropriately at the end of the workday
• Inspect tools for safe working conditions, and tag and turn in any damaged equipment
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Assists with material and equipment staging for maximum efficiency
• Lubricate, clean, and fuel machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Assists with directing traffic and clearing the path in the event of an emergency
• Installation of temporary partitions, safety rails and cable
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance and physical presence at the assigned work place
• Must observe and practice safety standards and policies of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work productively alone or with others
• Problem‑solving abilities
• Work efficiently and effectively
• Be self‑motivated
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations and work through any challenges or issues which may arise
• Must be able to know when to ask for help when a job task exceeds their skills or abilities
• Engages in continuous learning and training and provides mentorship to crew members to promote professional growth, technical proficiency, and a culture of safety and quality.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test and physical exam.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a job.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Conditions of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications and job duties, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre‑employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER.