Construction Laborer - Grade & Pave- Union

McGuire and Hester • Full-time • Sacramento, CA, US • 3m ago

Description

McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, grading paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we are involved with design build projects and alternative delivery methods. McGuire and Hester have played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California’s most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our storied past crosses more than nine decades. Our mission statement is, “Together We Build Things Right” which encompasses our business philosophy as well as our values and culture. We have a team environment that focuses on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic place to work that positively impacts our business partners and community.

Job Summary-This is a union position. Candidates must be a member of the applicable union or be willing and eligible to join the union as a condition of employment.

The Construction Laborer – Grade and Pave will perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavation and demotion sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types; air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying, and measuring equipment and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials

Reports to

Foremen

Key Communication Partners

Foremen, Superintendent

Typical Duties

Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete and pavement
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tolls, machinery, and equipment or to heat and move materials such as asphalt
Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes
Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools and distribute them to appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications
Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed
Provide assistance to other craft workers, such as carpenters, masons, and operators
Raise structures and salvage useful materials
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 50lbs of weight
Perform general physical activities that may include climbing, lifting, balance, walking, stopping, or kneeling. This job requires standing, kneeling, and bending for long periods of time
Use either control mechanisms or direct contact to operate machines or process
Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems
Maintain a safety-first culture and actively participate in the “Safety Buck” program

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred

Language Skills: Understanding of English as associated with the jobsite safety and the typical duties required of this position

Mathematical Skills: Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Reasoning Ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables

Computer Skills: no skills required

Interpersonal Skills: ability to solve conflict, create team atmosphere, dependable, and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration: none required for this job

Compensation

$35-40 per hour, based on skills experience and knowledge

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