Skilled Laborer

Fred Smith; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in South Carolina seeks a Skilled Construction Laborer to join their workforce. The role requires adhering to safety policies and performing tasks related to utility installation. The company offers competitive salaries and robust benefits, emphasizing the development of skilled professionals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Plans

Strong 401k Savings Plan with Matching

Training and Certification Assistance

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of 2 or more years of experience in construction.
• Must observe safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and pass a trench operations test.
• Install wet and dry utilities including water and sewer.
• Control traffic near work zones.

Skills

Team player

Safety procedures

Job description

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 90+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

We are hiring Skilled Construction Laborer.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits :

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
• Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be safety minded and adhere to all safety policies in addition to passing a test in reference to safe operation in a trench.
• Must have solid knowledge of installing all wet and dry utilities to include water, sewer, electrical, storm drain etc.
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
• Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.
• Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
• Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters.
• Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.
• Maintain hand and power tools.
• Clean or prepare construction sites for work activities and to eliminate possible hazards.
• Gather and distribute supplies and tools on the jobsite.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Prefer a minimum of 2 or more years of experience in construction field.
• Must be a team player, self-starter.
• Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s Mission.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly works near moving machinery/tools which requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, must be able to move quickly and have excellent stamina.
• Must be able to push, pull, or carry objects (over 50 lbs.), use legs, hips, shoulders, abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and climb ladders

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Craft Workers:
• Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license preferred).
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools).
• May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

About the company

We’ve been providing heavy highway, sitework, and asphalt work in the Raleigh/Durham area for 20+ years and welcome partnerships with other contractors.

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