Construction Labor

Construction Laborer

Position at VSS International, Inc.

Our people are our strategy.

We are in need of construction laborers for our VSS International, Inc job in South Lake Tahoe for a two week project during the summer months. This opportunity is contingent upon being awarded the project.

The ideal candidate will be a safe, hardworking, team-oriented person who is okay with working outdoors on road construction crews.

General duties:

• Control traffic through work zone safely
• Hold flagger certification credentials
• Communicate continuously with other employees to assure safety of general public in work zone areas.
• Responsible for cleanliness of construction equipment
• Responsible for loading and unloading of traffic control and other construction equipment
• Complete timecards in a timely manner assuring completeness and accuracy of same
• Qualified individuals will drive class A or B vehicle between the construction site and the stockpile keeping the equipment loaded with material
• Responsible for maintaining professional relationship with public and establishing ongoing good public relations
• Attendance is an essential function of this position
• General construction labor is required for all positions
• Operation of equipment if qualified
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have good communications skills both written and verbal to interact with internal and external drivers and customers.
• Have a current driver's license in good standing (Class A preferred).
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects utilizing organizational skills and communications skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility regarding timely and accurate completion of work, and a strong commitment to company goals.
• Must be capable of functioning under fast paced stressful working conditions within live traffic
• Prior pavement preservation experience is required

Affirmative action statement:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.