Construction Laborer - Grade & Pave

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 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 materialsReports to ForemenKey Communication PartnersForemen, SuperintendentTypical 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 preferredLanguage Skills: Understanding of English as associated with the jobsite safety and the typical duties required of this positionMathematical Skills: Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionReasoning Ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variablesComputer Skills: no skills requiredInterpersonal Skills: ability to solve conflict, create team atmosphere, dependable, and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughnessCertificates, Licenses, and Registration: none required for this jobCompensation: $35-40, based on skills experience and knowledge