Location: Pocatello, ID
Company: Sundt Construction
General labor jobs are positions that typically involve manual work and do not require specialized skills or extensive training. These roles often include tasks such as cleaning, lifting, basic construction, and assisting skilled workers. The characteristics of general labor jobs include flexibility, varying working environments, physical stamina, and often the opportunity for on-the-job training. These positions are crucial in supporting the operations of industries such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics, and they can provide an entry point into the workforce for many individuals.
equivalent of fringe benefits at the start of employment, but will reduce as fringe benefits start to apply. This position is a Davis-Bacon Act position and all wages and benefits are provided in compliance with the Davis Bacon Act. Work schedule 50 + hours; anticipated project duration is approximately 2 year.
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity
for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth.
We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America Job Summary Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman. Key Responsibilities 1. Effective Math skills
- add, subtract, multiply and divide. 2. Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.
3. If unsure about any aspect of the work or issues regarding safe practices ask a supervisor before continuing. 4. Learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work. 5. Learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. 6. Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others. 7. Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew. 8. Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times. 9.
Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work. Minimum Job Requirements 1. NCCER Core Curriculum and /or a High School diploma or equivalent is also preferred. 2. One year experience (level I), two years' experience (level II) and three plus years' experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry is preferred. 3. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills. Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements 1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.
) 2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis 3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis 4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors 5. Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas. 6. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures 7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis 8.
Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 9. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs. on an occasional basis 10. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions. Safety Level Safety-Sensitive Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, interaction (including pregnancy), interactionual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws Benefits: Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly) Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting after 60 days of continuous employment Sick Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Workplace Wellness Programs Mental Health Program Life and Disability Insurance Employee-Owner Perks Educational Assistance Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
General labor jobs refer to positions that require workers to perform various manual tasks that may not need specialized training or education. These roles often involve physical labor and can vary widely, from construction site work to factory duties, warehouse operations, and cleaning services. Key characteristics of general labor jobs include flexibility regarding skills and responsibilities, hands-on activities, and the potential for on-the-job training. Such positions may also demand a level of physical fitness due to the lifting and moving often required. General laborers are essential across numerous industries, providing the foundational workforce that supports day-to-day operations.
We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength. Position Overview The General Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or at various on-site plant locations.
This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) Highway Laborer : Prepares ground surfaces for the road building process. Removes debris out of the construction path. Operates ground compactors, levels out and
rakes dirt, sets string markers, and removes items within the area to be paved. Sets up fencing, barricades, and/or safety cones to block off the work area as needed.
Prepares manhole covers, openings and water lines. May insert risers as needed. Walks behind paver machine to shovel and rake asphalt as it is applied to the ground. Levels out asphalt with rake and uses shovel to dig out manhole covers and water valve boxes that are buried by the asphalt. Cleans asphalt off tools and equipment after each work day. May assist with operating equipment as needed and if trained, including paver, roller, backhoe, water truck, etc. Performs other laborer tasks as needed to include cutting concrete
or asphalt with saw, sweeping, etc. Utility Laborer : Hand shovels to prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines.
May dig up existing pipes and lines. Pipes include water, sewer, conduit and other utility lines. Attaches trench box and pipes to chains or guide wires to be lifted and moved by the heavy equipment operator. Installs shoring materials. Guides pipes into place while equipment operator maneuvers pipe on chains/wires. Connects pipes using tools, lubricants, glue, grout, etc. Builds couplings, connectors, and mechanical joints using various tools and parts. Cuts pipe to size. Sets up and operates laser level tripod and pipe lasers. May operate equipment as needed if trained, including front end loader, excavator, backhoe, skidsteer and other construction equipment.
Grade Laborer: Hand shovels and rakes to perform groundwork. May cut concrete with saw as needed to finish grades. Removes and replaces sewer/manhole/sump castings and covers in the ground. Assists the Grader with grading tasks as needed. Performs other laborer duties as required. May operate equipment as needed if trained, including skidsteer and other equipment. Crusher Laborer: Performs machinery maintenance and repairs. Unplugs and shovels off conveyors and screens.
Changes out screens, rollers, cone liners, etc. Repairs conveyor problems. Greases moving machine parts. Performs crusher machinery set up and take down which includes running cables and hoses, setting up blocks, assembling/disassembling machinery, operating skidsteer to move parts, tarping, shoveling aggregate, etc. Keeps crusher machinery area clean of debris and shovels aggregate. Operates equipment to include skidsteer (and loader if trained). Moves excess materials from around the crusher machinery. Plant Laborer: Participates in daily THINK/TRACK meetings plus weekly safety meetings.
Assists in plant production of materials and ensures for the efficient working condition of the plant. Stockpiles materials and feeds hot plant from the stockpiles in an efficient and productive manner. Ensures that all assigned equipment is properly maintained, clean, in safe working order and operated properly. Prepares plant for operations at the beginning of the season, and performs shut down procedures at the end of the season. Operates front end loader, skidsteer, end dump truck and other heavy equipment as needed. Performs plant maintenance and repairs, including welding tasks. Performs set up and take down of traveling plants at different job site locations as required.
Other Duties: Uses various equipment, hand and power tools. Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations. Performs job site clean-up. Assists with flagging and traffic control as needed. Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition. Other duties as assigned per supervisor Qualifications To 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus. Work Requirements Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondences and memos. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory and Order processing systems; uses job specific computer system for ticketing and two way radio for communications. May be subject to drug testing, and physical agilities testing. Knowledge/Skill Requirements Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Key Competencies Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family.
CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization. If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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General labor jobs refer to positions that typically involve manual labor or basic tasks across various industries such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and landscaping. These roles often do not require specialized training or education but may necessitate physical strength, flexibility, and the willingness to perform repetitive tasks. General laborers might be responsible for loading and unloading materials, cleaning work areas, assisting skilled workers, and other duties as needed. Due to the broad scope of tasks, these jobs are usually entry-level positions offering opportunities for skill development and potential advancement within a company.