Shop Laborer

Shop Laborer

The shop laborer performs regular cleaning and a wide variety of minor repairs and maintenance on all types of vehicles and equipment.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Thoroughly cleans exterior and interior of vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans vehicle and equipment upholstery and other surfaces by operating a variety of cleaning tools including hoses, vacuums, pressure washers and other equipment. Maintains shop in an orderly condition and free of hazards.
• Perform routine inspections of shop, vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Complete and maintain accurate records as required.
• May assist with servicing vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to fueling, oil and filter changes, maintaining antifreeze and coolant levels, and similar servicing procedures.
• May assist with minor mechanical adjustments and repairs.
• May operate equipment including but not limited to skid steers, forklifts, and light vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

• Related work experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license, required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.

Physical Demands

• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct daily.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.