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Ames Construction
  • Point Pleasant, West Virginia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed. 

    We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. 

    At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company. 

    Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of. 

    When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.

    Ames Construction is seeking experienced construction craftspeople for a civil construction project in Pt Pleasant, WV.Positions include heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, carpenters for concrete construction, pipefitters,millwrights,and general laborers.

    Qualifications

    • Experience in heavy civil and/or mining construction preferred

    • Compliance with OSHA, Company and other applicable safety and health requirements

    • Willingness to learn and accept directions from supervisors

    • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (Heat/Cold)

    • Mustpossessstrong working knowledge, skills and abilities for positionsought

    • Ability to work safely and efficiently with tools and equipment including power and non-power tools

    • Communication and interpersonal skills area must

    • Ability to manage time and multi-task

    • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs

    • Must have dependable transportation

    • May require use of respirator

    • Must be comfortable working at heights, confined work areas, or various depths (trenches)

    • Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder, pushing,pullingand/or balancing on a construction site with rough or uneven terrain

    • Periodically lift or move up to 50 pounds

    • Possess toolsfor positionsought

    • Valid Driver’s License may be

    • Applicants must be at least 18 years old

    • Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location or task

    • Exposure to high noise levels, dust, vibration, and outdoor elements should be expected

    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test is 

    Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPoint Pleasant, West Virginia

    Skills

    • Concreteunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched

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