Construction Laborer

About us

If you can travel we have the ideal full-time job with year-round employment! Work a 10 hour, 4 days a week work schedule, with most Fridays off. Possible overtime will be required at times. We offer benefits. We are a well-established business since 1968. We have a national market niche which allows room for advancement within the Company. Duties include outside site work, pulling cable, erecting structures etc. Ideal candidates are problem solvers, safety conscience, self-starters and must be willing and able to travel to project locations. Pay is determined by your experience.

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SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN CONSTRUCTION

Job Duties and Skills:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Addison Construction Co. builds new and upgrades high voltage substations primarily in the Rocky Mountain States and across the nation. In this position one will perform various duties on construction projects transferring from one task to another where duties require a worker with varied experience and ability to work with or without close supervision. Tasks performed involve physical labor where one may operate a variety of hand and power tools, operate equipment, inventory materials, prepare work sites, excavate and dig trenches, set concrete forms, erect steel structures, mount equipment to structures, run cable, terminate wiring and perform demolition activities.

The position requires someone with the ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Addison Construction Co.s policies and procedures. This position requires the person to be a team player, take direction well, identify and report any problems to their superintendent. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Substation construction workers are required to travel to various assigned job sites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CURRENT PROJECT HIRING IS FOR A PROJECT IN WATERTOWN, SD.

• Employee must be willing to travel. This includes multi-state work for variable periods of time, from a few weeks to over a year in duration.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Must maintain current first aid and CPT certifications.
• Use construction tools and heavy equipment to complete daily tasks and/or work near heavy equipment.
• Tasks range from digging ditches, doing concrete work, to running tools for the equipment operator to operating equipment and includes the following:

Reading and understanding wiring diagrams and schematics.

Reading and understanding equipment manuals to perform evaluations and repairs.

Ability to interpret drawings and schematics from manufactures of high voltage equipment and components.

Must be a qualified worker for voltages to 240V that understands and avoids AC and DC electrical hazards.

Responsible for pulling, routing, and terminating the control, current, and voltage wiring to equipment and panel diagram specifications.

Responsible to install control devices, wiring, equipment, and relays for new construction and equipment upgrades.

• Maintain a clean job site: pick up tools and move equipment (as directed) to secure job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Perform materials handling and storage. Load and unload trucks, tools; prepare materials; and set up equipment.
• Each employee must take responsibility for their own safety and those in the work area by being proactive to identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize them; and to bring any concerns to the attention of the Superintendent.
• Always follow all health and safety regulations including using tools and when operating equipment. Must wear steel-toe boots, hard hat and other required safety clothing and protection as required. Safety meetings must be attended!
• This is strenuous work and requires good vision, hearing and balance. Must be able to perform job duties safely and productively for a minimum of 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner to produce high- quality work that meets the requirements of company policies, procedures, industry standards, and client expectations.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, it will take place indoors and outdoors, in confined work spaces, and in elevated areas. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, or other hazardous construction equipment. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions such as the noise level and working on uneven surfaces where construction debris may be found, near moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment, and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position requires the employee to lift heavy objects, walk, kneel, sit, climb and stand for long periods of time; and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects (as much as 100 lbs. and may be up to 100 yds.); uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support and may be required to do this for long periods of time. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination for repetitive motion. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs and to change bodily positions. This is strenuous work and requires good vision, hearing and balance to perform safely. The employee must have excellent stamina.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are varied based on the contract performance time allocated to complete work at each project site. Typically the hours are Monday through Thursday for 10 hours shifts. This position frequently requires long hours. When the long hours are required due to critical stages of work overtime may be mandatory otherwise it will be voluntary. This is a non-exempt position and employees are paid overtime as appropriate. TRAVEL

Travel is required and is an essential function of this job. Out-of-area and overnight travel can be expected, depending on the specific project an employee is assigned to. Subsistence is paid and based on the location of the projects an employee is assigned to. It is paid as a per-diem for those days worked.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of construction job site experience with high voltage (69kv or above.)
• High school graduate or equivalent experience to be able to read and comprehend manuals, installation instructions and other data needed to work.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent educational experience; vocational training or trade apprenticeships

Forklift, mini excavator, man lift and other equipment and tool operation.

OSHA and equipment certifications are helpful.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license prior to employment.

A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) is preferred.

Current First Aid and CPR training is required; may obtain after employment.

DOT Physical will be required after employment

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

We work on government owned properties. E-Verify is required on all employees. Non-U.S. citizens will be subject to government background screening and government approval to gain access to certain work sites.

Addison Construction Co. provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Electrical Substation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road