Job description

As a Skilled Tradesman at Kuesel, you will work in a safe and effective manner to ensure timely completion of our mass excavation and underground utility projects. Safety is our #1 priority.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor at construction project sites, including shovel/broom work, hand digging, trenching, and pulling and removing material.
• Lay storm drainage, sanitary sewer mains and water mains.
• Maintain a clean job site at all times. Pick up all material, tools, and small equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Assembling and disassembling temporary structures.
• Manage and monitor traffic control in regard to work zone regulations.
• Loading and unloading materials and supplies.
• Digging trenches, removing filling, and/or compacting earth with use of shovels and rakes.
• Reading and following construction plans and blueprints.
• Following supervisors’ instructions.
• Assist equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled craftspeople when necessary.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Construction experience: 3 years (preferred)
• Commercial drivers license (preferred)
• Must have ability to travel and have reliable transportation
• Must be available to work extended hours as required by the workload
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Basic knowledge of construction procedures, OSHA guidelines, and construction equipment, including safe operating practices
• Basic math skills
• Detail orientated, takes initiative and dependable

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in all types of terrain.
• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Able to work around periodic exposures to high levels of noise, odors, gasses, dust, grease and a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 – 70 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Construction Labor: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• OSHA 10 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Clarksville, TN (Required)

Work Location: In person