Pole Framer & Yard Laborer — Outdoor, Mon-Fri 6am–2pm

Bell Lumber & Pole Company; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

401(k) with company match

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays and generous paid time –

Job summary

Bell Lumber & Pole in New Brighton, MN, seeks a Yard Laborer/Framer. You will cut and prepare poles, verify quality, and support framing tasks on site in an outdoor setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, outdoor work experience, and ability to use hand and power tools. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany long-term opportunities at a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Experience working in saw/pole/lumber mill, industrial operations, and/or in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions is preferred. Experience operating heavy equipment is an asset.
• Ability to use chain saw and hand tools (including tape measure) or ability to learn.
• Ability to keep accurate records and submit reports.

Responsibilities

• Shaving with a draw knife, any areas missed by the mechanical shaver, and problem spots or repairing damaged spots on poles and other products.
• Measuring and marking properly the locations of the gains, holes, tags and other associated parts of poles and other products.
• Measuring ground lines, tops, knots of poles and other products for compliance with ANSI, AWAP, ASTM, REA grading standards.
• Properly identify any defects, limited or prohibited, and apply the proper grading rules per ANSI, AWPA, ASTM, REA standards.
• Drilling the holes with precision and accuracy per the framing instructions of the customers.
• Performing the proper ground-line preparation on poles that require it.
• Install any and all associated markings per the customers’ specifications, including but not limited to; star locks, marking tags, specialty tags, burn brands, balance points.
• Assisting with other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Woodworking

Manual labor

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chain saw

Power tools

Tape measure

Job description

Bell Lumber & Pole in New Brighton, MN, seeks a Yard Laborer/Framer. You will cut and prepare poles, verify quality, and support framing tasks on site in an outdoor setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, outdoor work experience, and ability to use hand and power tools. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany long-term opportunities at a family-owned company.