Construction Laborer - Underground Pipelines

Hazard Construction • Full-time • San Francisco Bay Area, CA, US • $35 - $40 / hour • 11m 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

A Construction Laborer – Underground Pipelines will perform tasks involving physical labor at underground projects for McGuire & Hester. May operate hand and power tools for 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, remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials if appropriately trained and certified.

Reports to

Foremen

Key Communication Partners

Foremen and Superintendents

Typical Duties

Must be consistently at work on time, follow instructions, responds to management direction, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals and complete tasks on time or proposes an alternative plan to appropriate person
Observe safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly
Install sewer, water, and storm drainpipes using pipe laying machinery and laser guidance equipment
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards if appropriately trained and certified
Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones
Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and certified
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, based on skills experience and knowledge

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