Construction / Excavation General Laborer

Thornapple Excavating
  • Grand Rapids, MI
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Position:                              LaborerLocation:                             Grand Rapids, MIFT / PT Status:                  Full-TimeWho is Thornapple Excavating?Over the last 40 years, Thornapple Excavating has expanded to become one of the most well-known names in commercial excavating in West Michigan.  The organization strives to be a leader in earthwork, utility installation, and other commercial excavating services.  With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, customers can count on Thornapple Excavating, Inc. to deliver a high-quality product the first time, every time.Job Responsibilities:
    • Be versatile and perform various duties required such as moving materials around jobsite and hand digging.
    • Signaling equipment operators to facilitate work in tight spaces, movement of materials, or other nonverbal communication requirements.
    • Ability to adjust to seasonal weather conditions and work for up to 12 or more hours per day.
    • Use of various hand tools, such as shovels, come-along rakes, compacters, levels, and other required tools.
    • Direct traffic when necessary.
    • Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
    • Consistently show up on time and ready to work.
    Job Qualifications:
    • Prior experience in residential or commercial excavating preferred but not required.
    • Be able to lift up to 60+ lbs.
    • Comfortable working in a high-stress environment.
    • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and desire to deliver high-quality work.
    • Be willing and able to work with crew members and open to alternative ways of getting things done.

    Benefits:

    • 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • 401K with Company Match
    • Company Outings
    • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
    • Referral program

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Supplemental pay types:

    • Bonus pay

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    • Greater Grand Rapids, MI

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

    Experience:

    • Pay varies by experience
    • Construction / Excavating experience is preferred
    • Experience and desire to work outdoors in weather elements is highly preferred

    License/Certification:

    • Driver's License (Required)

    Work Location: Varies, primarily within 50 mile radius to Grand Rapids, MI

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    LocationGrand Rapids, MI

    Skills

    • Constructionunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Earthmoving/Earthworksunmatched
    • Excavationunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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