General Laborer - Grand Junction - Elam Construction

Overview

Construction General Laborer, Asphalt

Location Address: 556 Struthers Avene, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

Our General Labor staff is critical in getting our asphalt jobs done. We’re seeking reliable team members looking to get their foot in the door in a growing company. This position is responsible for labor intensive activities that require physical strength, training and experience.

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials – a construction materials company leading the industry – where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.  

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We’re passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit’s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Gather tools needed for the day
• Deliver water to the rollers and plate compactors
• Shovel and rake the asphalt
• Use shovels, rakes, brooms, and/or other hand tools
• Direct traffic, as needed
• Assist operator, as needed
• Assist with minor equipment maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Dump Trucks as needed
  
  

Skills & Experience  

• Possess simple oral skills and be safety oriented
• Possess ability to use various handheld tools
• Ability to respond quickly to safety demands and equipment malfunctions
• Ability to operate construction equipment
• Previous experience working within a construction environment, preferred
• Willingness to work outside daily/year round
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
  
  

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Employees age 18 and over that have been an employee for at least six months are eligible to enroll in the 401(k) plan. Once you have met the eligibility requirements, you can join the plan on the first day of each quarter coinciding or next following the date the requirements have been met (January, April, July, and October). Enrollment information will be mailed to your home address on file.
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
  
  

Additional Benefits

• We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.
• We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.
• We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.
• We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We’re here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.
• We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.
• We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.
  
  

Get Hired

What To Expect During Our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!
  
  

Build a Lasting Career with us. Begin Here. Go Anywhere. Apply now!

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are...you belong.