Traveling Construction Laborer - Seasonal

ZipRecruiter; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geohazard mitigation seeks a Geohazard Mitigation Technician for outdoor work involving hands-on tasks such as measuring and drilling. This role offers significant advancement opportunities and requires a strong work ethic and reliability. You will travel extensively within the Eastern US, contributing to building safer communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in soil stabilization, grouting, or prior construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Mix, spray, operate hoses, and run shotcrete or grouting pumps.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.
• Operate construction equipment such as excavators and forklifts.

Skills

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Team player

Job description

Overview

As a Geohazard Mitigation Technician working for GSI, there is no typical day and the scenery changes often. You will be working outside in various climates, performing hands-on tasks such as measuring, drilling, mixing concrete, and creating sustainable infrastructure. You will be able to point to your work at the end of the day and take pride in building a safer community. This position offers significant advancement opportunities based on your effort and willingness to learn our business.

Who is GeoStabilization International?

GeoStabilization International (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions to protect people and infrastructure from geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting, utilizing cutting-edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GSI is a leading firm in geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation across the United States, Canada, and Australia, with expertise, proprietary tools, and global partnerships to address slope stability and foundation issues in various geologic settings.

Responsibilities

• Mix, spray, operate hoses, and run shotcrete or grouting pumps
• Move materials on a construction site
• Read and interpret measurements
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Collaborate effectively within a team
• Learn to operate rock drills
• Operate construction equipment such as excavators, all-terrain forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front-end loaders

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Experience in soil stabilization, grouting, or foundation mitigation, or prior construction experience as a carpenter, framer, concrete finisher, form builder, shotcrete worker, or similar outdoor, physical roles.

• Must not be afraid of heights
• Ability to travel at least 3 weeks per month
• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Enthusiastic team player

Additional Qualifications

• A CDL Class A license or a clean Motor Vehicle Driving Record

Work Environment

Work conditions include varying climates from tropical to desert environments. Moderate noise levels are typical, and hearing protection is often required. Employees may encounter construction site hazards and will perform heavy lifting (50 lbs+).

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation and Travel

Pay ranges from $20-$23/hr, with overtime potentially increasing earnings to over $27/hr in 2023. The position involves 100% travel within the Eastern US (east of the Mississippi River) on a 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSI is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.