Construction Laborer - Landscape

DescriptionMcGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services : pipelines, grading paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical.

In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we are involved with design build projects and alternative delivery methods.

McGuire and Hester have played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California’s most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects.

Our storied past crosses more than nine decades. Our mission statement is, Together We Build Things Right which encompasses our business philosophy as well as our values and culture.

We have a team environment that focuses on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic place to work that positively impacts our business partners and community.

Job SummaryThe Construction Laborer Landscape will perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites.

May operate hand and power tools of all types; air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instructions.

May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavation, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble, and debris, and remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materialsReports toForemenKey Communication PartnersForemen and SuperintendentTypical DutiesAbility to work in a quick-paced, safety-oriented team environmentWillingness to follow detailed instructions from leadershipExperience working with hand and / or power tools to perform a range of landscape or irrigation dutiesDigging and cleaning trenches for irrigation and drainage systemsInstalling pipe, valves, control wire, sprinklers, and drip irrigation systemsPlace and prepare soil with amendments and fertilizersRaking and fine grading of prepared planting soilTree and shrub planting including tree staking and / or guyingSod lawn preparation and installationAble to safely work near and around heavy construction equipment and in proximity to automobile trafficThe ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 50lbs of weightPerform general physical activities that may include climbing, lifting, balance, walking, stopping, or kneeling.

This job requires standing, kneeling, and bending for long periods of timeUse either control mechanisms or direct contact to operate machines or processMonitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problemsMaintain a safety-first culture and actively participate in the Safety Buck programQualificationsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience : High School Diploma or GED preferredLanguage Skills : Understanding of English as associated with the jobsite safety and the typical duties required of this positionMathematical Skills : Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionReasoning Ability : apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.

Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variablesComputer Skills : no skills requiredInterpersonal Skills : ability to solve conflict, create team atmosphere, dependable, and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughnessCertificates, Licenses, and Registration : none required for this jobCompensation : $35 - $40, based on skills experience and knowledge