Construction Laborer

Construction Laborer

Our people are our strategy. We are growing and in need of a Construction Laborer for our VSS International, Inc.

Come join a team with a great company culture that offers competitive wages and benefits!! We offer Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance. We offer a 401k program. A Pension Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and opportunities for growth and development.

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

Responsibilities for this position include setting up construction equipment, tearing down construction equipment & prepping for transportation and various operator and labor duties during of a road construction operation. Some other duties could include preventative maintenance and daily inspections.

Essential 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.