Skilled Laborer - Ashland, United States - Curtin Co.

Description

Skilled Laborer

Reports To:
Foreman


Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-Time


Location:
Regional


Overview:


Key Abilities for Position Success:


Building Collaborative Relationships:

Must have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.

Confronts all problems with an intent to find solutions rather than blame. Establishes "win-win" relationships as opposed to "us versus them" relationships.

Reflects Company Values:
Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability


Daily Duties

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects;
• Assist in the installation and relocation of concrete barrier wall
• Maintain a clean job site pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site(s) each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Perform materials handling and storage.
• Load/unloads trucks and haul materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• The abovelisted duties require periods of standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and bending as well as the periodic lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a crossfunctional team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve practical problems, make logical decisions, and communicate ideas.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

• Sit, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of machines or vehicles to exact positions.
• Ability to judge the distances between you and an object, depth perception.
• Ability to respond to a signal when it appears, reaction time.
• Coordinate the use of hands, arms, and legs fully. Reach for the handle and use it to manipulate objects and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Vision the ability to see details at close range and details at distance (either naturally or with correction).
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Mental and visual attention is necessary to effectively complete work tasks.

Environmental Conditions

• Work outside and be exposed to the weather.
• Wear protective or safety equipment, i.e. safety boots/shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.
• May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.

Build Your Future with Curtin:


Additional Information

• On night projects 25% shift premium
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee recognition programs
• Advancement opportunities

Our Skilled Laborers have a great opportunity to learn and advance within the company Many of our current leaders started their careers in this position. The Skilled Laborer role can provide opportunities to move into heavy equipment operation, obtaining a CDL, field management, as well as many other challenging opportunities.