Skilled Laborer

Skilled Laborer

Position Summary

The Skilled Laborer/Pile Driver/Welder is an integral member of a small, highly skilled construction crew responsible for performing pile driving, drilling, welding, fabrication, and general labor duties on highway and heavy construction projects.

This position assists with the installation of driven and drilled piles, excavation support systems, cofferdams, drilled shafts, micropiles, and other foundation and structural work. Daily activities may include working with cranes, pile driving equipment, drilling equipment, excavators, and other heavy equipment, as well as welding and cutting equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on position requiring a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, quality, and productivity. The successful candidate must be willing to perform a variety of skilled and general construction duties based on the needs of the crew and project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and practice excellent safety habits at all times while working on construction sites and operating or working around company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Properly use and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Remain alert and aware of cranes, heavy equipment, suspended loads, vehicles, coworkers, and changing conditions within the work area.
• Assist with the installation of driven and drilled piles, excavation support structures, cofferdams, and related foundation systems.
• Perform physical labor associated with highway, heavy construction, pile driving, and foundation projects.
• Work safely around cranes, pile driving equipment, drilling equipment, excavators, and other heavy construction equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fitting, and fabrication work as required.
• Measure, cut, fit, prepare, weld, and repair steel components in accordance with project requirements.
• Safely operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment, including cutting torches, grinders, scalers, and related hand and power tools.
• Assist with rigging, signaling, loading, unloading, moving, and staging materials and equipment.
• Assist with the setup, operation, maintenance, and breakdown of pile driving, drilling, and other construction equipment.
• Perform excavation-related labor, including digging with shovels, hand tools, and machinery as required.
• Assist with digging trenches and installing braces or other excavation support systems.
• Lift, carry, move, and position construction materials, tools, and equipment of varying sizes and weights.
• Perform traffic control duties when required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Inspect tools, equipment, rigging, and work areas and immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or other hazards.
• Work effectively and cooperatively as part of a small construction crew.
• Demonstrate initiative by anticipating the needs of the crew and performing necessary work without requiring continuous direction.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors and project leadership.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, project requirements, and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Perform other pile driving, welding, fabrication, construction labor, and related duties as assigned.

General Requirements

• Must demonstrate safe, professional, and ethical behavior at all times.
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, organized, and able to take direction.
• Must be punctual and prepared to work with a sense of purpose each day.
• Must be willing to take initiative and assist wherever needed to support the crew and project.
• Must be able to work effectively and harmoniously as part of a small crew, typically consisting of 3–5 employees.
• Must be flexible regarding work hours, schedules, overtime, and jobsite locations based on project needs.
• The geographic range of work is generally within a two-hour driving radius of Bow, New Hampshire, with the majority of projects located within approximately one hour of Bow.
• Must have consistent and reliable transportation to and from work. Carpooling is not guaranteed.
• Must be willing and able to perform skilled welding duties as well as physically demanding general construction labor.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in heavy construction, pile driving, welding, fabrication, excavation, rigging, or a related field is preferred.
• Any combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the position will be considered.

Welding & Technical Requirements

• Proficiency using oxy-fuel cutting equipment and SMAW (stick welding) is preferred.
• Preference and financial incentives will be given to candidates with current AWS D1.1 and/or AWS D1.5 SMAW 3G welding certifications.
• Must be able to safely and consistently operate and maintain small tools associated with welding and fabrication work, including cutting torches, grinders, scalers, and related equipment.
• Must be able to use basic measuring tools and perform work accurately according to project requirements.
• Experience with rigging, cranes, pile driving equipment, drilling equipment, excavators, and other heavy construction equipment is preferred.
• Experience reading grades, elevations, construction plans, or specifications is preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent and sustained physical activity in active highway and heavy construction environments. Employees must be able to:

• Frequently lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment weighing approximately 50–90 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, dig, shovel, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, stair towers, and other elevated work surfaces.
• Walk and work safely on uneven, muddy, rocky, sloped, or otherwise challenging terrain.
• Perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Safely work around cranes, heavy equipment, moving vehicles, suspended loads, welding operations, noise, dust, fumes, sparks, and other conditions commonly associated with highway and heavy construction.
• Wear and properly utilize required PPE throughout the workday.

Work Environment

This is a field-based position performed on active highway, heavy construction, pile driving, and foundation project sites. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, heights, excavations, traffic, heavy equipment, cranes, suspended loads, welding fumes, sparks, dust, mud, and high noise levels.

Employees must remain alert to changing jobsite conditions and maintain a strong commitment to the safety of themselves, their coworkers, subcontractors, and the public.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees and their families. Benefits available to eligible employees include:

• Company-contributed medical insurance
• Company-contributed dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for training, advancement, and growth within the organization

Pre-Employment Requirements

All qualified candidates will be required to successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include:

• Pre-employment drug screening
• Physical abilities/lift test
• Pre-employment physical examination
• Required welding test, when applicable

Equal Opportunity

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We consider candidates with varying combinations of education, training, skills, and relevant work experience who demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Duties and responsibilities may be modified based on project, operational, and business needs.

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32