What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Playground Installer position at American Playground & Recreation?
COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND INSTALLER
Monday-Friday Travel required
Valid license and clean driving record required; CDL preferred
Want to put your construction skills to use in a unique way? American Playground and Recreation of Nebraska, a division of American Fence Company, is looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and collaborative commercial playground construction and installation professional, with the desire to travel the Midwest with our team. Each of our projects enhances its local community by providing access to the best play and recreation structures available.
This full-time, year-round position is based out of La Vista, NE and currently requires Monday-Friday team travel most weeks to complete installation projects throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. The travel schedule varies and can include 10 hour days Monday-Friday, but no weekends! Per diems and hotels provided on travel days. Construction experience and CDL preferred, but on-the-job playground installation training is available. Visit theamericanplayground.com to see some of the exciting projects you could be a part of!
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- $27-29 per hour starting wage
- Lodging and travel per diem
- No weekends
- Paid time off holidays
- Heath, dental, and vision insurance
- Health and dependent care FSA plans
- Optional disability and life insurance plans
- 401k with company match
- Tools provided
- Year-round work
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform heavy lifting and manual labor tasks on playground construction sites in all weather conditions.
- Use hand and power tools safely and proficiently.
- Work collaboratively with team members to ensure projects are completed correctly and on-time.
- Interact with team, stakeholders, and community members with courtesy, respect, and professionalism.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Adhere to safety regulations and guidelines at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid license and clean driving record required; CDL preferred.
- Desire to travel with team most weeks.
- Previous construction experience preferred; may consider work history demonstrating related or transferable skills.
- Experience using hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to lift 80-100 pounds and work a full shift in all weather conditions.
- Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
ABOUT AMERICAN PLAYGROUND AND RECREATION:
We believe in promoting from within and providing growth opportunities for dedicated and hardworking individuals. Our Core Values guide everything we do, emphasizing guaranteed success, building processes, accountability, real problem-solving, professionalism, and maximizing innovation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE):
American Playground and Recreation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
**American Playground and Recreation is a drug free workplace.**
Salary : $27 - $29