Underground Fiber Laborer

Sherwood Companies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves performing essential duties in heavy highway construction, ensuring safety and efficiency while operating machinery and tools. You will be part of a collaborative team, contributing to various projects that enhance infrastructure. With a focus on safety and quality, this position offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and make a tangible impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with match

Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and efficient duties in heavy highway construction.
• Ensure job site cleanliness and maintain work quality.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools

Mathematics

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Wildcat Construction Co., Inc. | 441
Wichita, KS, USA

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects includes urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving, and water/wastewater treatment plants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs safe and efficient duties necessary in the heavy highway construction industry. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Must be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

• Follow all company safety policies and practices
• Ability to follow instructions
• Work as a member of a team
• Work with all crews doing the necessary tasks to complete a job
• Work with hand tools and other equipment necessary to complete a task
• Ensure and maintain work quality
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness and organization
• Move materials of various types and weights
• Preserve and maintain work being done, as well as completed work
• Apply improved work procedures to ensure safety and efficiency of operations
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Capable of working outdoors in adverse weather conditions

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

• Work Standards
• Initiating Action
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
• Mathematics
• Extent flexibility
• Near vision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.