Skilled Laborer

Curtin Co; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night project shift premium (25%)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Curtin Co. in the Southeast is seeking a Skilled Laborer for critical infrastructure projects. You will perform heavy manual tasks on highway construction, assist in barrier wall installation, and help with material handling on a travel-heavy schedule.

Candidates should be able to travel weekly, work independently or in a team, and maintain safety on site. Night shifts earn a 25% premium; benefits include medical, dental, and vacation.

Qualifications

• Perform strenuous manual labor on heavy/highway construction projects.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve practical problems and communicate ideas.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects
• Assist in the installation and relocation of concrete barrier wall
• Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing job sites daily
• Perform materials handling and storage
• Load/unload trucks and haul materials
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

The Skilled Laborer position works on critical infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast. Projects include installing temporary concrete barriers, temporary impact attenuators, temporary glare screens, quick-move barriers, permanent impact attenuators, permanent barrier gates, single-faced barriers, shoulder drain installation, and concrete rehab. This role suits candidates with road construction experience, including asphalt paving; installation of traffic control devices; barrier walls; and lane closures. The position requires regional and overnight travel on a weekly basis, and all candidates must be able to travel.

Key Abilities for Position Success

Building Collaborative Relationships: Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Address problems with a solutions focus and establish win–win relationships.

Reflects Company Values: Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability

Daily Duties

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects
• Assist in the installation and relocation of concrete barrier wall
• Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing job site(s) daily to eliminate potential hazards
• Perform materials handling and storage
• Load/unload trucks and haul materials
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
• Work involves standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and bending, with periodic lifting of up to 50 pounds

Job Requirements

• Regional and overnight travel on a weekly basis (ability to travel)
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve practical problems, make logical decisions, and communicate ideas

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Sit, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, and crouch for extended periods
• Operate machines or vehicles with quick and precise adjustments
• Depth perception and distance judgment
• Respond to signals with appropriate reaction time
• Coordinate hands, arms, and legs to manipulate objects
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Vision to see details at close and distant range (with or without correction)
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently up to 25 pounds
• Mental and visual attention to complete tasks

Environmental Conditions

• Work outdoors and be exposed to weather
• Wear protective safety equipment (boots/shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.)
• Potential exposure to noise, grease, dust, and construction-site substances

Build Your Future with Curtin!

Additional Information

• Night project shift premium (25%)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Employee recognition programs

Our Skilled Laborers have a great opportunity to learn and advance within the company! Many current leaders started their careers in this position, with potential to move into heavy equipment operation, CDL, field management, and other opportunities.

Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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