Yard Laborer

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(K) program with matching

Annual bonus eligibility

Profit-sharing program

Job summary

A family-owned environmental construction firm is seeking a reliable and hardworking Yard Laborer in La Crosse, WI. Responsibilities include assisting in yard operations, using various tools, and performing maintenance. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, has experience in a construction environment, and possesses excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits, reinforcing a safety-focused and family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working in a construction environment or similar.
• Valid drivers license, preferred CDL license.
• Previous experience with a variety of tools and machines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day operations in the ship and equipment yard.
• Cleaning, preparing, loading and delivering materials.
• Conducting general maintenance on the equipment.
• Assist in loading barges and in loading/unloading semi-tractor trailers.
• General shop cleanup, sweeping, painting and housekeeping.

Skills

Reliability

Hardworking

Excellent verbal communication

Basic math functions

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Blowtorches

Power drills

Grinders

Pressure washers

Pressure washers

Water spraying equipment

Job description

Are you an individual who is reliable, hardworking and likes to work outdoors?

Brennan is hiring a Yard Laborer who is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations in the ship and equipment yard.

• Cleaning, preparing, loading and delivering materials and using a variety of tools and machines, such as blowtorches, forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers and water spraying equipment.
• Lubricate and perform general maintenance on the equipment.
• Set up and take down ladders, scaffolding and other temporary structures.
• Assists in the loading of barges.
• Performs duties related to the loading and unloading semi-tractor trailers.
• Performs general clean-up of shop including sweeping, painting and other general housekeeping duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience working in a construction environment or similar
• Previous experience with using a variety of tools and machines, such as blowtorches, forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers and water spraying equipment.
• Valid drivers license, preferred CDL license
• Able to perform basic math functions and read and understand measurements.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, on computers and other electronic devices

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-oriented culture.

• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

J.F. Brennan Company Inc. ("Brennan") and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan 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 Brennan’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. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.

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