Who we are:

Siema Construction is a second-generation heavy civil construction company with over 40 years of experience in the heavy civil market. Our expertise includes heavy civil construction, heavy hauling, utilities, paving and site work, special projects, and pavement restoration and maintenance.

Our mission statement says it all: “Building Opportunity, Building Community, Building a Future”. We strive to give every employee the opportunity to further his or her career at Siema. We have put a tremendous focus on providing both formal and on-the-job training so that each employee who has ambition, motivation, and skills will be afforded the opportunity to better his or her career. We strive to promote from within, giving our current employees the opportunity to grow personally and financially.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead by example, promote and portray company values, always look out for your safety and the safety of others, conduct business with integrity , strive for excellence in all aspects of the job, be motivated to succeed and improve skills, and hold self and others accountable for actions.
• Work under the immediate supervision of the foreman and/or superintendent.
• Operate backhoe, mini-excavator, dozer, tractor, and compactor to perform routine construction tasks.
• Operate core cut/soft cut saws.
• Operate joint seal machine
• Safely operate construction power tools, hand tools, Wacker packer, chop saw, etc.
• Safely operate jackhammer other power tools to break up concrete.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustments of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Help repair machinery, equipment, and materials
• Position, join, align, and seal structural components, such as concrete boxes, piping, etc.
• Assist in placement of concrete using shovel or rake.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools with the direction of a supervisor.
• Assist building and positioning forms for pouring concrete.
• Wreck forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, as directed by the supervisor.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Mix and apply grout on boxes/structures.
• Complete records, maintain tools and equipment and perform various janitorial activities.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in basic reading, writing, addition, and subtraction.
• Basic understanding of equipment, construction, carpentry, and concrete finishing.
• General understanding of grades/slopes
• Able to set up sight level/laser
• Ability to lead a small group of employees.
• Relies on instruction to perform the task.
• Must possess a strong work ethic.

Physical requirements:

• Manually lift/carry 50-100 lbs.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Carry tools/equipment
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Perform all required tasks during extreme weather conditions (hot/cold)

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

• Desired Experience – 3 Years Of Related Construction Experience.
• Employee/Safety Orientation
• Rigger Training
• Continuing Education Certifications
• Siema Safety Training Course
• Small Tool Training
  • Small Tool Care/Safety
• LADOTD Certified TC Technician
• Concrete Principles
• Basic Plan Reading

Benefits: (Subject to a waiting period)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• 401K – Matching Dollar for Dollar up to 4%
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick/PTO time off
• Uniform/Boot Allowance
• On-the-job Training
• In House Certification Courses

*NOTE:

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.