Construction Laborer

Our $200 million company, Dawson Construction LLC, has an immediate opening for a Laborer. This position is based in Bellingham, WA, which has been recognized as a top ten community in the nation. As people are our greatest asset, we are committed to being a great place to work and providing a culture of personal growth and development. We are actively looking for the right individual to round out our Yard team who is interested in building their career with Dawson.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to be a key part of a successful construction yard team with a strong safety culture. The Laborer performs tasks involving physical labor, operates a variety of hand and power tools, cleans and prepares sites, digs trenches, sets braces to support the sides of excavations, erects scaffolding, cleans up rubble and debris, and removes waste materials. May assist other yard and craft workers.

Essential Functions

• Ensures safety is an everyday topic and supersedes all other factors to prevent accidents and create a safe working environment for everyone.
• Exemplifies the culture of hard work and continuous improvement while fostering stability and sustainable growth.
• Demonstrates a dedication to clients through quality services, building long term relationships, and ensuring projects exceed expectations.
• Develops industry relationships fairly and honestly to ensure everyone wins.
• Leads by example and personifies Dawson’s Traits of a Successful Leader in all aspects of this position.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in construction projects.
• Understands and adheres to safety and quality control requirements.
• Maintains a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Works off of stilts, ladders, scaffolding and lifts; uses fall protection devices and harnesses, as required.
• Works at varying heights, often greater than 10’ above ground.
• Handles and stores material.
• Picks-up and delivers materials, as directed; loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoist materials.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the Foreman, Superintendent or Safety Manager.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Any combination of education & experience that demonstrates the knowledge & ability to perform the work.
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a culture of continuous improvement and opportunity for career advancement through continued company growth.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vets and Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Juneau, AK 99801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person