Shop Laborer

CalPortland; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Shop Laborer to help maintain the shop and grounds, assist shop personnel, and support daily operations. The role includes cleaning, basic lubrication on mixer and tractor trucks, and light repairs, with safety protocols and a strong emphasis on reliability.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a clean driving record, and the ability to read and write in English. The job may require lifting heavy items and flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean record.
• Excellent attendance and reliability required.
• Ability to read/write in English and communicate clearly.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs (occasional 100 lbs).
• Ability to operate basic shop tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean the shop, shop grounds, office, vehicles, and equipment.
• Perform routine lubrication on trucks and trailers.
• Maintain shop and assist with repairs.
• Drive vehicles to maintain dust control and logistics on site.
• Transport parts between locations as needed.
• Assist shop personnel as required.

Skills

English reading/writing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cooperative teamwork

Attendance reliability

Shovel use/hand tools

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Shovel

Hand tools

Power tools

Brooms

Job description

The Shop Laborer will be responsible for maintaining the shop and shop grounds, as well as assisting shop personnel.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of the shop, shop grounds, shop office, shop vehicles, and shop equipment
• Perform routine lubricating maintenance on mixer trucks, tractor trucks, and trailer sets
• Perform maintenance on the shop and assist with repairs
• Drive vehicles for the purpose of maintaining dust control on plant grounds and haul roads
• Drive company vehicle from the main shop to satellite locations, pick up and/or drop off parts at a moment's notice
• Assist shop personnel as needed

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must have reliable transportation and excellent attendance
• Overtime may be required; ability to work flexible hours with varying start and stop times
• Ability to read and write in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others
• Ability to use a shovel and brooms to clean grounds
• Comfortable and efficient with hand and power tools
• Motions: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving/sitting, shifting gears, twisting, pushing, pulling
• Frequent lifting of 75 pounds; occasional lifting of 100 pounds
• Can be exposed to extremes of hot and cold weather and wet environments
• Steel-toed boots required; ANSI approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required
• Position is subject to safety-sensitive drug and alcohol testing

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.