Traveling Laborer Journeyman

DN LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking individuals to handle site responsibilities in Des Moines, Iowa. Candidates will need to assist in tasks such as site cleanup, shoring operations, and training apprentices. A key requirement is the ability to follow safety procedures while working at heights and using hand tools. Responsibilities also include ensuring quality control and promoting safety on-site. The job involves traveling to various project sites across the United States. This offers opportunities for those who can adapt and lead in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the United States.
• Management of personal hand tools for tasks.
• Ability to wear and operate safely with protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Assist in grade checking and shoring materials handling.
• Train apprentices and ensure continuous site cleanup.

Skills

General hand tools

Climbing and performing tasks at heights

Ability to follow safety procedures

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete assignments in a timely fashion with little supervision; ask for additional information when tasks or assignments are unclear and supports the daily plan.
• Understands the tank building process and can identify the next tasks to be completed in the process.
• Assists in checking grade and subgrade elevations using level or transit.
• Assists with the shoring erection, bracing, dismantling, and load out of shoring materials.
• Assists with assembling pipe and fabrication of forms for pipe pits.
• Loads out the tank including braces, shoring, etc.
• Trains apprentices.
• Assists with shoring installation.
• Responsible for continuous site cleanup and organization.
• Follows safety procedures and understands DN Tanks safety policies.
• Participates in the review of the task hazard analysis (THA).
• Identifies safety hazards and participates in the Award of Excellence (AOE) Program.
• Promotes clean, safe work practices by watching over other employees while performing work.
• Follows quality control (QC) program, understands construction tolerances, and reports any quality defects immediately.
• Maintains all certifications in compliance with DN Tanks Safety & Equipment Programs.
• Establishes and executes DN University training goals with assistance from the Field Operations Manager.
• Plans safety into each operation and identifies or removes hazards immediately as part of the task without being asked.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the United States at the direction of the Field Operations Manager.
• Owns and maintains general hand tools.
• Ability to climb and perform tasks at heights on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, shoring and scaffolds.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.