Water Well Construction Laborer

Granite Construction; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction in Des Moines, IA, is hiring to assist a Driller in water well drilling operations at outdoor sites, with travel between job sites. The role supports the drilling crew, handles equipment preparation, safety procedures, daily paperwork, and data collection of drill cuttings and water samples.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, construction site experience preferred, and be capable of long shifts in all weather, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Construction site experience or outdoor industry experience preferred.
• CDL license (Class A or B) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driller in conducting water well drilling operations.
• Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps and other drilling site equipment.
• Lift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Transport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites.
• Complete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records.
• Collect and label drill cuttings or water samples for analysis.

Skills

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL license – Class A or B (preferred)

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.General SummaryThis positions assists a Driller in conducting water well drilling operations and performing routine mechanical tasks at drill sites. The position is outside and travels.Essential Job AccountabilitiesEnsure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environmentLift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needsCollaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to accomplish tasks and achieve project goalsOperate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation, including lubrication and cleaningTransport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites to facilitate smooth logistics and operationsComplete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records and ensure proper documentationCollect and accurately label drill cutting or water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collectionPerform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project successEducationHigh school diploma or GEDWork ExperienceConstruction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a timeMust have clean driving record and a valid driver’s licenseCDL license – Class A or B, is a plus but not requiredMust be able to work in all weather conditionsGood written and verbal communication skillsGood organizational skillsAble to work in small teams successfullyMechanical aptitude a plusMust be dependableAbility to safely lift up to 50lbs occasionallyMust be able to stand on feet for 10–12-hour shiftsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Additional Requirements/SkillsComply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and the crew you are working withAbility and willingness to abide by company code of conduct dailyAbout Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.