Job Description
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION LABORER HR Consulting Solutions is a national executive search firm that has been retained by Harper Construction to conduct a search for a full time skilled Construction Laborer in Paducah, KY. General services provided by Harper Construction include, but are not limited to heavy construction, concrete work, civil projects, highway construction, and commercial/industrial building maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform physical labor for roadway construction projects, heavy civil construction sites, concrete work, and general construction projects.
- Load and unload materials, perform traffic control, and carry out manual labor such as digging, drilling, preparing sites, and other assigned duties.
- Build or take apart bracing, barricades, forms, scaffolding, and temporary structures.
- Assist in the placement, pouring, leveling, and finishing of concrete.
- Place reinforcing steel and tie rebar.
- Use hand tools including rakes, shovels, chain saws, pry bars and other tools unique to road construction and highway maintenance.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment.
- Must be able to load and unload trucks sorting track material and keep job sites clean and neat at the end of each workday using material staging area that has been assigned for equipment and materials.
- Cleaning of work area that includes install and repair of streets and roadways, cut brush/vegetation from a right-of-way, etc.
- Adhere to and promote safe work practices.
- Participate in group discussions that include crew meetings, job briefings, safety meetings, and process reviews.
- Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities that may be assigned at any time.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - At least 3 years related experience working on commercial construction projects.
- Concrete expertise and experience setting forms and grading concrete is strongly favored.
- Previous highway work is preferred.
- Clear understanding of the means and methods of concrete construction and related site work.
- Ability to use tools of the trade, such as hand and power tools.
- Experience operating machinery is preferred, such as skid-steer, backhoe, telehandler, mini excavator, truss screed, and laser screed.
- Basic understanding of how to read and interpret architect/engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Strong multitasking abilities and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Driven to meet or beat schedules and deadlines, is punctual and respectful of other peoples' time.
REQUIRED LICENSES & OTHER MISCELLANEOUS NECESSITIES - Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Available to work on Saturday and/or Sunday if project deadlines require weekend work (which is rare but does happen on occasion).
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a thorough criminal background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions and seasonal temperatures.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 100 pounds occasionally.
- Capable of working long hours as determined by scope of work.
- Able to stand, walk, sit, kneel, crawl, balance, and stoop.
- Ability to work from a ladder and tolerate heights as needed.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU At Harper Construction, we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our team to make the best decisions for our customers and our organization. For this position, we proudly offer:
- 401(k) retirement program with generous company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Company paid group life insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Other voluntary insurance options such as accident and cancer protection policies
- Great work/life balance. Because that's important for all of us!
HR Consulting Solutions and its clientele are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing everyone with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing everyone with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions within our organization are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HR Consulting Solutions LLC
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