Kerr Contractors is Hiring an Excavation General Laborer Near Portland, OR
Established in 1988, Kerr Contractors is a leading heavy civil general contractor and construction management firm headquartered in Woodburn, Oregon. Kerr Contractors is recognized as one of the most technically advanced earth-moving, road-building, and underground utilities contractors in the region. Our business is founded on trusting relationships, excellent service, workmanship with enduring character, and always meeting or exceeding customer expectations. We have staked our reputation on our ability to deliver each of these. Job Duties and Responsibilities
Perform various labor tasks related to erosion control, loading and unloading materials, traffic control, material assembly, and installation.
Always properly use the appropriate PPE for intended use and application.
Safely operate various power tools, including electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and diesel-powered.
Safely operate various hand tools, including cutting tools, knives, hammers, shovels, rakes, lutes, torches, saws, and brooms.
Safely use ladders & fall protection and restraint systems
Read and understand grade stakes for grade checking and alignment using GPS, lasers, levels, and string lines.
Qualifications
Must have a valid license and clean driving record
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Experience safely using gas and diesel-powered small machines such as pumps, generators, light plants, compactors, tampers, saws, brush cutters, blowers, etc.
A minimum of 2 years experience performing general labor duties.
Experience safely using pneumatic-powered impact tools, chippers, breakers, wrenches, etc.
Experience hand grading for curbs, walks, foundations, and other graded areas.
Experience using hand tools such as knives, saws, shovels, hammers, rakes, lutes, brooms, etc.
Experience reading and understanding grade stakes for checking grades with GPS, levels, lasers, and string lines.
Willing to work hard, listen and learn.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
PTO
Community Involvement
Team Building Events
Annual Company Events
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k
As an equal opportunity employer, Kerr Contractors will hire regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kerr Contractors also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at Phone: 971-216-0050 Email: employment@kerrcontractors.com Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - ChineseEnglish – Spanish – ChineseIf you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English.