Laborer

ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our clients, and the various branches of the federal government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred. One to five (1-5) years of directly related construction experience; or an equivale sufficient experience, including an apprenticeship program or vocational/technical school, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed below.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Basic knowledge of and demonstrated experience with basic construction-type work.
• Basic understanding of operating a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with safe work practices, PPE usage, and policies as well as safe driving rules and practices.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and understand measuring tools and devices, warning signs, and labels on a construction site.
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings, and written instructions and specifications.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and organize work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and amicably with co-workers, and other people (Supervisor, Subordinates, Supplies, Customers).
• Ability to hear and speak, to communicate in-person and over a telephone and/or radio.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work independently or in a team situation.
• Possess basic problem-solving and math skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check which includes 7-year employment verification, Department of Motor Vehicles record search, criminal record search, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses as applicable to the position.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens.
• Must be available for regular standby assignments and work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.
• Must be available for short-term work assignments that involve overnight travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• OSHA 10
• CPR/First Aid a plus

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Load, unload, and identify materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
• Able to execute work as a rough carpenter, plumbing, minor electrical work with supervision, preparing formworks and reinforcing bars for concrete and masonry work.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including bush cutting and cleaning up any debris.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact 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.
• Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection. This will include power washing of the structure as part of the preparation.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.

MENTAL & COGNITIVE DEMANDS:

• Communication – ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair manuals; ability to write routine work orders; ability to communicate clearly and succinctly on a basic and technical level.
• Skills –basic construction aptitude. Basic skill in operating a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
• Reasoning – ability to solve practical problems; ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.
• Use varied hand and power tools and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist others on the project wherever needed.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Supervision Received:

• Reports directly to the Site Superintendent, as well as the Project Manager.

Supervision Exercised:

• None

Interface Required:

• Interfaces with management personnel, co-workers, subcontractors, and customer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires regularly working in outside weather conditions. Regularly work near moving mechanical parts and frequently be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. Occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and will require hearing protection.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AF prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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