Water Well Construction Laborer

Granite Construction; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Driller helper/outdoor technician in Des Moines, IA to support drilling operations at outdoor sites. The role involves traveling, lifting, and operating basic equipment while adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, ability to travel up to 2 weeks away, valid driver's license (CDL a plus), and the stamina for long shifts in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry preferred.
• Ability to travel away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe work site.
• Lift and move drill pipe and materials up to 50 lbs.; assist with components up to 100 lbs.
• Collaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to meet project goals.
• Operate service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, and pumps; perform basic maintenance.
• Transport drilling rigs between sites and set up job sites.
• Complete daily time and material paperwork accurately.
• Collect drill cuttings or water samples for analysis.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project success.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Truck operations

Job description

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General Summary

This 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 Accountabilities

• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Lift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needs
• Collaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to accomplish tasks and achieve project goals
• Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation, including lubrication and cleaning
• Transport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites to facilitate smooth logistics and operations
• Complete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records and ensure proper documentation
• Collect and accurately label drill cutting or water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collection
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Must have clean driving record and a valid driver’s license
• CDL license – Class A or B, is a plus but not required
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work in small teams successfully
• Mechanical aptitude a plus
• Must be dependable
• Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs occasionally
• Must be able to stand on feet for 10–12-hour shifts

Physical Demands

The 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/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and the crew you are working with
• Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite 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.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite 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.