Traveling Construction Laborer - Seasonal

ZipRecruiter; Greensboro (NC); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geohazard mitigation firm is seeking a Geohazard Mitigation Technician to work outdoors in varying climates. The role involves mixing, spraying, and operating machinery, requiring travel 100% in the Eastern US. Ideal candidates have construction or soil stabilization experience and a strong work ethic. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Any prior soil stabilization, grouting, or foundation mitigation experience.
• Construction industry experience as a carpenter or framer.
• Concrete experience such as a concrete finisher/form builder.
• Experience working outdoors in a physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Mix, spray, run hoses, and operate shotcrete or grouting pumps.
• Maintain a clean and organized construction site.
• Learn to operate rock drills.
• Operate construction equipment such as excavators and forklifts.

Skills

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Team collaboration

Ability to operate construction equipment

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

Overview

Geohazard Mitigation Technician at GeoStabilization International (GSI). There is no typical day; you will work outside in a wide variety of climates. You will be a laborer working alongside experienced technicians measuring, drilling, mixing concrete, and helping create 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 is a career opportunity with advancement driven by personal effort and willingness to learn our business.

Who is GeoStabilization International?

GeoStabilization International (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GSI is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Any prior soil stabilization, grouting, or foundation mitigation experience

OR prior construction industry experience as a carpenter or framer, for example

OR prior concrete experience such as a concrete finisher/form builder or shotcrete experience

OR significant experience working outdoors in a collaborative, physical environment

• Must not be afraid of heights
• The ability to travel at least 3 weeks out of every month
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Enthusiastically work with a diverse team

Qualifications

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

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Climates vary from tropical to desert environments
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is often required
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers
• Regular heavy lifting (50 lbs+) of construction materials on the job site

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: 100% traveling in the Eastern US (east of the Mississippi River). Employees are expected to work a 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule.

Pay: $20-$23/hr. In 2023, individuals in this role, with overtime, earned the equivalent of over $27/hr.

The GeoStabilization International, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.