What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grading Laborer position at Wiregrass?
Grading Laborer
We are seeking a skilled Grading Laborer to join our team. If you’re interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!
As a Grading Laborer, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our projects. This is a physically demanding role that requires individuals to work outdoors in various weather conditions. If you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for this position.
What you will do:
- Dumping trucks and ensuring proper disposal of materials.
- Operating machinery, such as a tractor broom, with proficiency and safety.
- Performing tasks such as shoveling, sweeping, and using a wheelbarrow to maintain cleanliness and organization.
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends when required to meet project deadlines.
What you will need: (Minimum qualifications)
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Possession of a valid driver's license (preferred).
- Ability to understand work directions and effectively communicate with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
Physical Demands:
- Constant physical effort, including standing for extended periods of time (at least eight hours per day).
- Ability to stoop, bend, and crouch as necessary to perform key duties.
- Occasional work with hands extended overhead while operating power tools or hand tools involved in cleaning.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds individually and up to 90 pounds with assistance.
- Manual dexterity to handle a wheelbarrow and various hand tools.
- Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, in varying weather conditions.
- Safe climbing on and off heavy mobile equipment.
Work Environment:
- Work is primarily conducted outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Exposure to high levels of noise, commonly found in road construction.
- Exposure to substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.
- Regular proximity to heavy equipment, moving machinery, and traffic.
Why you should work for Wiregrass Construction:
At Wiregrass Construction, we know our employees are our success, and we provide opportunities that allow them to grow and build meaningful careers. We build an environment where every voice is heard and work as one to build strong relationships that go beyond roads.
In addition, we offer a wide variety of benefits to support our employees’ well-being, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stable pay program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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