Driver/Shop Assistant

NS Giles – Excellence in Concrete Construction

N.S. Giles is a dedicated team of concrete construction professionals committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. We deeply value the opportunity to provide the highest quality workmanship, backed by innovation and integrity.

We uphold the highest standards in job site safety and employee education, ensuring our people and expertise stand apart in the industry. Our comprehensive in-house equipment and specialized services distinguish us from competitors.

Our core markets include a diverse range of commercial developments, such as:

• Community-based education facilities
• Mixed-use and multi-family projects
• Healthcare infrastructure
• Civil works, including parking garages, water and wastewater treatment facilities, airports, and concrete paving

At N.S. Giles, we pride ourselves on offering dynamic career opportunities and mentorship for our employees. Our core values emphasize fostering a strong sense of family, promoting mutual respect, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We are dedicated to encouraging leadership, ongoing training, and continuous education at all levels. Our mission is to consistently recruit, develop, and retain top talent in the industry.

Position Summary

The Driver/Shop Assistant plays a vital role in supporting field operations and ensuring the efficient functioning of equipment, tools, and materials across the company. This position is responsible for general shop operations, assisting with equipment maintenance and basic repairs, organizing and staging materials for job sites, maintaining accurate inventory, and completing deliveries and pickups as needed.

The ideal candidate demonstrates hands-on mechanical aptitude, familiarity with construction tools and equipment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, physical stamina, and a commitment to safety in both shop and field environments.

Essential Job Functions

• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete scheduled workdays consistently
• Operate company vehicles to transport tools, equipment, and materials to and from job sites
• Possess general automotive maintenance and repair knowledge
• Operate various motor vehicles and trucks safely and in compliance with company policies
• Receive incoming shipments and verify accuracy against packing slips and orders
• Load, unload, identify, and distribute materials, machinery, tools, and safety equipment according to direction or specifications
• Sort, label, and store materials on racks, shelves, or bins according to size, type, or product code
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory tracking
• Pull and distribute tools, materials, and stock items to fulfill field requests
• Prepare materials and equipment for shipment or job-site deployment
• Utilize material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Assist the Shop Foreman with deliveries, pickups, and shop organization
• Inspect, repair, refurbish, and maintain power tools and small equipment
• Operate woodworking and fabrication tools as required
• Run and operate Tool Hound systems
• Fabricate rebar as directed
• Follow all N.S. Giles safety standards on job sites and within the shop and yard
• Perform routine safety inspections and act as a safety monitor as needed
• Maintain general knowledge of OSHA-compliant shop practices, including HazCom, material labeling, and fire hazard controls
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must demonstrate the ability to:

• Follow directions and established routines
• Work independently using appropriate judgment
• Maintain situational awareness
• Read and interpret words and numbers
• Concentrate, memorize, and recall information

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and move up to 80 pounds
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and uneven terrain
• Potential exposure to toxic, caustic, or hazardous chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Physical activity includes walking, standing, sitting, squatting, climbing, bending, twisting, reaching, and carrying materials
• Ability to respond quickly to changing work demands in a construction shop environment

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and lower objects weighing up to 80 pounds
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Acceptable attendance record
• Acceptable performance evaluations
• Minimum of a State of Maine Class B Driver’s License; Class A preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Must meet company standards to be cleared to operate N.S. Giles vehicles

Hours

Monday–Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (hours may vary as needed) Occasional Saturdays

Ability to work additional hours and overtime based on job requirements

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental

401K with employer matching

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

PTO

Paid Holidays

Education reimbursement

Supplemental insurance plans

Prescription Safety Glasses

N.S. Giles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.