Construction Assistant - Yard Helper

Job Title: Construction Assistant/Yard Projects – Underground Wet Utilities

Location: Tempe, AZ

Company: North Star Pipelines

About Us: North Star Pipelines is a leading underground utility subcontractor, specializing in wet utilities. Our company was founded in 1991 and has a reputation for high quality and reliable service. We work across Metro Phoenix and Maricopa County for commercial General Contractors. We are looking for a motivated and versatile Construction Assistant to join our small but efficient team.

Position Overview: The Construction Assistant will have a dual role- providing office support for project coordination, scheduling, and documentation as well as working hands-on in the yard, assisting with the organization and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow within the construction industry and develop a broad skill set across multiple areas of operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Yard Support
  • Deliveries, Pickups and other errands
  • Clean and organize yard and warehouse
  • Sort parts, unloading, moving, and storing materials
  • Handle materials safely
  • Parts checks and inventory checks, Identifying and verifying parts
  • Manage and inventory tools and small equipment
  • Handle tool repairs and replacements
  • Order and maintain stock of supplies and consumables
  • Clean and maintain a safe, professional working environment
  • Light Building maintenance and cleaning
• Office Support
  • Assist with projects as needed
  • Read blueprints
  • Material takeoffs
  • Obtain and compare subcontractor, vendor, and supplier pricing
  • Collaborate with senior estimators and project manager
  • Order Materials and Equipment
  • Purchase Tools
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Hard Worker
• Willing to get dirty
• Self-motivated and able to stay productive
• Ability to use office software including, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in the field of underground construction
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Capable of working in all outdoor temperatures and weather conditions
• Must be comfortable and willing to work on construction sites
• Attention to safety and safety standards
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation to and from projects/office

Helpful traits:

• Flexibility – This position requires changing from office work to field work frequently
• Reliable and able to work independently for extended periods
• Good decision making
• Ability to multi-task
• Time-management skills
• Problem-solver
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete all tasks
• Demonstrate an ability to self-direct

Helpful Qualifications (but not required):

• Experience in construction
• Experience in underground utilities
• Experience in wet utilities and pipe
• Experience in warehouse and/or industrial settings
• Ability to read blueprints
• Display a basic ability to run heavy equipment or forklifts
• Ability to quickly switch from office duties to field duties
• Ability to multi-task and good time-management skills
• Experience driving light trucks
• Ability to tow and back a trailer is a plus

What We Offer:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Exposure to exciting and challenging projects in the underground utilities sector
• Health and dental insurance

If you're passionate about construction and want to join our team, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay:

• $25-35 per hour

How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Tracy at thenry@northstarpipelines.com

Salary : $25 - $35