Construction Laborer

Department: Construction
Company: Fading West
Location: Buena Vista, Colorado
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Construction Supervisor / Site Management

Position Summary

The Construction Laborer supports Fading West construction activities by performing general labor, material handling, site preparation, cleanup, and other tasks as directed by site management. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, attendance, and following established Fading West policies and procedures. Construction Laborers may work indoors or outdoors and must be willing to perform physically demanding work in varying weather and jobsite conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general construction labor and assist skilled trades as directed.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and organize construction materials and tools.
• Assist with site preparation, installation, assembly, demolition, and other construction activities.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
• Keep walkways, access points, and emergency exits clear.
• Properly use, maintain, and store tools and equipment.
• Operate only tools and equipment for which the employee has been trained and authorized.
• Wear required PPE and high-visibility clothing.
• Follow all Fading West safety rules, procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Immediately report injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and safety concerns.
• Ask questions when instructions or assigned tasks are unclear.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Perform other construction-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to safely perform physical construction work.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and participate in required safety and equipment training.
• Previous construction or general labor experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

Employees in this position must be able to:

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, reach, climb, push, and pull.
• Regularly lift and carry construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Safely perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Work on uneven surfaces and around active construction operations.
• Work indoors and outdoors in changing temperatures and weather conditions.
• Use appropriate lifting techniques and request assistance for heavy, awkward, or oversized materials.
• Lift up to 50 lbs independently

Safety Expectations

Safety is a condition of employment at Fading West. Construction Laborers are expected to follow established safety procedures, wear required PPE, participate in safety training, use equipment only when properly trained and authorized, and immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, and near misses. Employees are expected to stop and ask questions whenever they do not understand how to safely perform an assigned task.

Fading West is an equal opportunity employer.

• This position is an in-person role that can require up to 100% travel
• This role requires signing a confidentiality agreement
• May require a reference check that speaks to the positive character of the applicant
• May be regularly required to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time, lift or carry more than 50 pounds, climb/balance on stairs or ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Fading West rigorously adheres to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-201(1)

BENEFITS SUMMARY (Offered to all full-time employees (30+ hours/week))

• Health Benefits (Portion of monthly premiums paid by employer)
  • Medical (Cigna)
    • Choice Between two plans
      • High deductible plan with $3300 for individuals and $6300 for families w/ HSA
      • PPO Plan with $1500 deductible for individuals and $3500 for families
  • Direct Primary Care Medical Option
  • Dental (Delta)
  • Vision (Unum)
• 401(K) (Fidelity)
  • 4% Employer Match
• Auxiliary Benefits
  • Long Term Disability (fully employee paid)
  • Life Insurance (fully employee paid)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Fitness Re-imbursement ($250 / year)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Vacation (2 weeks per year)
    • Personal days (6 days per year)
    • Sick days
    • Paid holidays
    • Supplemental Parental Leave (In addition to CO FAMLI Act)

Fading West Development LLC and all its wholly owned subsidiaries
are equal opportunity employers