Construction Laborer - Grading

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Talley Construction, A CRH Company, has been a trusted source for highway development and general contracting in the areas around Chattanooga Tennessee, North Georgia and Northeast Alabama. For over 50 years, Talley Construction has established a reputation for quality and innovation. We recognize that our success is directly related to the talents, hard work, and dedication of the individuals who have joined our family. At Talley Construction, we invest in our people, by offering competitive wages, benefits and the opportunity to grow a career.
If you’re looking for a challenging career with growth potential and commitment to being the best in the industry, come join our family!
Position Overview
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.This work is conducted under direction of the Project Superintendent by performing the following duties
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Engage in good work procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety
Complete work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements
Maintain and clean tools, equipment, or materials to ensure items are in usable condition.
Listen to supervisory personnel, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems
Participate in company safety rules, safety meetings and in tool box talks
Additional Responsibilities
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.
Strict adherence to policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
Requires daytime, nighttime & some weekend hours. Travel will be required inside the company’s operational area.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to: Fall Protection, Gloves, Hard Hat, Hearing Protection, Padlocks for Lockout/Tagout, Safety (hard toe) Shoes.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED
Experience in paving industry a plus.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Excellent communications skills

Employment type
Full Time