Laborer 2 - Construction

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: This position will support our Mountain States Region. You may be assigned to work at various project sites in the region as business needs require.

Pay range: $19.81 - $30.76 per hour per diem for travelers 95 miles from the job site.

About The Job

The Tepa Companies are seeking Laborers to perform tasks involving physical labor at active construction sites.

Job Functions

• Identifies and operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, skid steers, forklifts, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Reads and interprets construction plans, instructions, and specifications.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.
• Controls passing traffic.
• Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment.
• Assists with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials, tools, and supplies.
• Restocks worksite supplies and materials as necessary.
• Identifies and follows safe working procedures.
• Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to themselves and others.
• Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including, but not limited to digging ditches and trenches, backfilling excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, assembling and erecting equipment such as scaffolding, pouring concrete, setting braces to support the sides of excavations.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2 years of general construction experience, including exposure to utility work, earth work, and/or concrete work
• Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites
• Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
• Exposure to trench safety, excavation safety, and other applicable safety standards
• Ability to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled