Laborer

OBAYASHI CORPORATION is seeking a Laborer to provide essential support for our tunnel project in Manchester, NH. This position reports to the Foreman and plays a key role in maintaining site safety and efficiency. This is an hourly, nonexempt position. Start pay at $23.00/hr DOE.

The Department of Labor Standards (DLS) establishes prevailing wage rates for construction and other public works projects. These wage schedules are issued to cities, towns, counties, districts, authorities, and state agencies. All workers on public projects must be paid the applicable prevailing wage. Rates vary by region, type of work, and other factors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general site cleanup and debris removal.
• Assist with unloading materials and deliveries.
• Hand excavation, trenching, grading, and backfilling.
• Support concrete work: placing, vibrating, screeding, and patching.
• Set up ladders, scaffolding, and temporary weather protection.
• Handle tunnel-related materials (precast segment liners, pipes, cables, rails) safely.
• Assemble precast segment liners in the tunnel.
• General maintenance of the tunnel, including, but not limited to, installation and maintenance of tunnel utility lines, ventilation, grout system, and cutting tools changes for the Tunnel Boring Machine.
• Hyperbaric work to perform general maintenance of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) under pressure (proper training will be provided)
• Assist with the installation of drains, sewers, and piping.
• Perform demolition, fire watch, and erosion control tasks.
• Tend to other trades and provide material handling support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Vocational and/or relevant work experience.
• Ability to perform physical labor in varying conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Previous construction experience preferred.
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with tunnel-specific equipment (TBM, locomotives, slurry systems).
• Familiarity with underground construction practices.
• Qualified Rigger or Certified Rigger preferred.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certified preferred.

OTHER:

• Able to work after hours, weekends, and on call when needed.
• Ability to walk and work on outdoor construction sites.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work on the night shift.
• Able to work as a team member with the crew and the superintendent.
• Ability to lift and/or lift up to 40 lbs.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.  

BENEFITS

Obayashi Offers Competitive Market Salaries and Benefits Package including: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Disability Insurance 
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation days.
• 401(k) Plan Matching 
• Employee Referral Program

About Obayashi   

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 130 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor and the fourth-largest International Contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants. Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.     

Equal Opportunity Employer   

Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws, providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.

To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. If you need accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by either visiting Obayashi Corporation at 950 Tower Lane, Ste 800, Foster City, CA 94404 or call (650) 952-4910.