Construction and Excavation Laborer

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Voluntary Life (50% company contribution for first 2 years, then 75%) eligible after 90 days of employment.
• An additional $50,000 life insurance policy (paid by Cape Associates)
• 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan
• Paid Family & Medical Leave through private insurer
• Employee Referral program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Job Bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• Annual Safety Shoe/Tool Allowance
• Employee recognition programs

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations

• Clean, lubricate, and perform regular safety checks on equipment

• Ensure equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off or loading and unloading it

• Perform other construction duties as needed

• Observe the safe distribution of construction materials

• Promptly report all faults to the Construction Supervisor or Foreman

• Ensure sites are kept safe and clean

• Attend meetings and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation

• Identify faults and troubleshoot equipment as required

• Assist the Warehouse Team on an as needed basis

Warehouse/Yard/Truck Driver Duties Include:

• Job site trash removal

• Trailering

• Snow Plowing (light duty)

• Roll the parking lots once a week with magnet

• Help to clean, organize, and maintain two “Receiving” bays with bay floors to be always as clear as possible

• Dispose of roofing tar, contact cement, oil-based paints, and all hazardous building materials legally (Discourage return to shop of hazardous materials and paints)

• Empty all office trashes in both locations once a day and as needed

• Perform small maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs, as needed, in all office buildings

• Maintain and clean snowplow(s) and gas grille

• Maintain and organize yard, parking areas, signs, receiving areas, dumpster, fences, racks, ladders, and tarps

• Manage toxic shed – check for container leakage and secure/lock at end of day

• Test and maintain sign and building lights and timer

• Receive and assist in unloading deliveries, checking in orders, and distributing to project managers, job sites, or store in warehouse

• Keep list of job surplus items in warehouse and yard that can be utilized/taken (i.e., insulation, extra windows/doors, appliances, flooring) and email to project managers on a weekly or bi-weekly basis

• Assist in counting of physical inventory monthly

Requirements:

• Driver’s License
• OSHA 10 preferred but not required
• Ability to operate light-duty trucks and trailers preferred but not required, will train

• Must have strong communication skills

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Ability to follow orders, especially under pressure

Competencies:

• Communication Skills

• Organizational Skills

• Technical Capacity

• Thoroughness

• Time Management

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 80 pounds.

• Physically fit and able to perform various tasks that include standing, climbing, lifting, walking, reaching, crawling, etc.