Heavy Construction Laborer

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Casella Construction is looking to add new members to our Heavy Construction Laborer Teams! The Heavy Construction Laborer performs a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers on the construction site. Casella Construction provides unique construction projects that allow for hands-on learning and the opportunity to be a part of a team that oversees a project from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

• Assist fellow employees as assigned. This may include jobs such as demolition, carrying equipment, or construction materials
• Unload materials and distribute them to appropriate locations as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications
• Prepare layout area where work will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording opening or distances
• Prepare tools and materials for fellow employees
• Manually digging trenches; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing materials
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power fools
• Direct traffic near, in, or around working zones
• Properly completes daily paperwork
• Motion equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials
• Clean jobsites at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored
• Assist team with proper equipment care
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance of all tools and equipment.
• Spreads gravel, asphalt, and other materials over surfaces.
• Installs water and or sewer lines as assigned or directed.
• Follows instructions verbally and in written form and perform tasks with little to no supervision.
• Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Winter Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Requires the ability to plow snow during the winter months across various locations in the state of Vermont and New Hampshire.
• Must be able to operate snow removal equipment such as snowplows, salt spreaders, and snow blowers.
• Must be proficient in handling both light and heavy-duty vehicles equipped for snow removal, ensuring safe and clear passage on roads and pathways.
• Must be able to work in cold weather conditions and perform physical labor as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as assignments change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers and supervisor.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be able to work some weekends and or nights, when needed.
• Must be able to travel out of town for a day and or a week.
• Ability to participate in regulatory trainings (First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, Flagging, Spotter, HAZWOPER).
• Familiar with safety protocols.
• Proficiency in math and reading

Desired Qualification:

• Experience in a construction laborer role preferred
• Experience with HDPE welding and water/sewer pipe installation.
• Experience with concrete finishing.
• Experience with building demolition.
• Experience with construction jobsite layouts and grading.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and climb inclines for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Compensation and Benefits:

Casella Construction offers competitive wages and a full benefits package to eligible employees that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Voluntary Short- & Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Company Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with up-to 4% company match and immediate vesting.

Hourly Hiring Range: $20.37/hr. - $28.08/hr.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.