Heavy Construction Laborer 1

Casella Construction is looking to add new members to our Heavy Construction Laborer team for the 2023 spring- summer construction season. The 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.

Casella Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, Short & Long Term disability supplemental insurances and 401K retirement with company match of up to 4%. Paid Holidays and Paid time off (CTO). Hotel accommodations and mileage reimbursement when applicable. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Unloads materials and distributes them to appropriate locations as identified by superintendent or foreman.
• Prepares tools and materials for the construction site as directed by superintendent or foreman.
• Digs trenches, cleans up rubble and debris.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery (spotter).
• Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones (flagging).
• Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensures trash is properly disposed of and materials and equipment are properly stored.
• Assists team with proper equipment care.
• Completes daily paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience in a construction laborer role preferred but not necessary.
• Ability to perform basic math as needed to count, measure, take inventory, and other similar tasks.
• Must be able to work some weekends and nights, when necessary.
• Must be able to travel out of town for a day or a week.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to participate in regulatory trainings (First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, Flagging, Spotter).

Attributes:

• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as assignments change.
• Possess a positive attitude and desire to learn.
• Organized with a systematic approach to achieve accuracy and efficiency

 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.