Job Summary:
Daniels Construction, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a dedicated General Laborer with a positive attitude to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in a variety of skilled and unskilled duties to carry out the Company's needs to successfully complete various construction projects. The employee will be involved in tasks associated with the construction of bridges, roads, drainage, electrical substations, water and wastewater facilities, underground utilities, excavations, dams, retaining walls, site development, rip rap slopes, demolition, hydroelectric plants, pump stations, lagoons and other carpentry and concrete projects.
Essential Job Functions (the listed examples are considered essential to this position, but may not include all duties performed):
•To be dependable, responsible, and respectful.
•Proper and safe use of hand and power tools used in construction such as hand shovels, rakes, picks, crowbars, brooms, wheelbarrows, drills, saws and vibratory equipment.
•Operating various machines and equipment such as air drills, jackhammers, cement mixers, and pumps.
•Proper and safe operation of vehicles, light or medium equipment used in construction activities.
•Loading and unloading of equipment and materials.
•Perform general maintenance on equipment such as fueling, greasing and cleaning equipment.
•General housekeeping of assigned work site.
•Compliance with Daniels Construction safety and all company policies.
•Work associated with scaffolds, ramps, and braces.
•Work associated with traffic control and MUTCD requirements.
•Work associated with OSHA regulations and training.
•Work associated with general equipment preventive maintenance (greasing, fueling, cleaning).
•Traveling out of town to work on remote job sites as directed.
•Physical requirements such as frequent twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting (up to 80 lbs), carrying, grasping, handling, climbing, reaching, and balancing.
Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Education and Experience:
The desired minimum requirement for this position shall be a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably some post-high school training or related heavy carpentry/construction knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and members of the general public (need to have excellent verbal skills and a positive attitude).
•Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
•Basic knowledge of construction techniques and the equipment necessary to do the work productively and safely.
•Ability to understand and follow detailed directions/instructions.
•Ability to work alone and problem solve for various tasks.
•Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
•Ability to effectively work as a team member to promote positive morale and productivity.
•Ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
Other benefits Daniels Construction offers include:
•Health Reimbursement Account.
•Monthly Attendance Award.
•Protective equipment and reimbursements for protective equipment.
•Annual service-based bonus.
Daniels Construction (Neil H. Daniels, Inc.) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
•Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
•Ascutney, VT 05030 (Required)
Work Location: In person