General Installer in Hopkins, Minnesota at Superior Decks and Railings

POSITION SUMMARY
The General Installer supports field installation operations for Superior Decks and Railings (SDR) commercial projects. This position is responsible for jobsite preparation, material handling, installation assistance, equipment operation, and maintaining safety, quality, and cleanliness standards.
Working under the direction of the Lead Installer, the General Installer is expected to develop proficiency in SDR installation methods, tools, equipment, and quality expectations while contributing to safe, efficient, and professional jobsite operations.
This position requires approximately 60% travel, including overnight stays during the workweek, with employees generally home on weekends.
ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Jobsite Readiness and Preparation
• Prepare jobsites for daily work, including organizing tools, staging materials, and verifying readiness before installation begins.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite throughout the workday.
Safety and Compliance
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, site-specific requirements, and general contractor rules.
• Properly wear required PPE and follow safe lifting, material handling, fall protection, and working-at-heights procedures.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses to the Lead Installer.
Measurement, Cutting and Equipment Operation
• Accurately measure, cut, and prepare aluminum components according to installation instructions.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy construction equipment, including forklifts, telehandlers, and aerial lifts, as trained and authorized.
• Assist with layout and preparation activities to ensure proper fit, alignment, and installation quality.
Installation Support
• Assist with assembling and installing commercial deck frames, supports, decking systems, and related structural components.
• Support railing installation, ensuring proper alignment, stability, and finish quality.
• Follow SDR installation standards and instructions provided by the Lead Installer.
Material Handling and Protection
• Safely load, unload, move, and stage aluminum materials using appropriate equipment.
• Protect materials from damage during handling, staging, and installation.
• Monitor material quantities and report shortages, defects, or damage.
Quality Awareness and Reporting
• Inspect work for accuracy, alignment, and finish quality.
• Identify and promptly report defects, damage, or installation concerns.
• Correct deficiencies as directed to minimize rework and project delays.
Cleanup and Equipment Care
• Perform daily jobsite cleanup, including removal of debris and excess materials.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition, perform required inspections, and report damage or needed repairs.
Skill Development and Team Contribution
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn SDR installation systems, tools, heavy equipment, and best practices.
• Contribute positively to team productivity, professionalism, and overall project success.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess good English communication skills to understand instructions, safety procedures, and jobsite requirements.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices, tools, and jobsite safety procedures, or the ability to learn through hands-on training.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and perform basic construction-related measurements and calculations.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy construction equipment following required training and authorization.
• Ability and willingness to complete required equipment operator training and obtain applicable certifications or authorizations.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow direction from installation leadership.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work scheduled hours, including overtime when required.
• Ability to comply with company safety requirements, including PPE use, fall protection, and equipment safety procedures.
• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 60% of the time, including overnight stays during the workweek, with employees generally home on weekends.
• Ability to reliably report to assigned jobsites and travel between project locations as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience in commercial construction, decking, railing installation, carpentry, metal fabrication, or a related trade.
• Previous experience installing aluminum decking, commercial railing systems, or structural components.
• Familiarity with commercial construction jobsites, general contractor requirements, and installation procedures.
• Experience using drills, impact drivers, saws, grinders, and other construction equipment.
• Previous experience operating forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts, or other heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings, measurements, and installation diagrams.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Previous fall protection, aerial lift, or material handling equipment training or certifications.
• Experience working with aluminum or other architectural metal products.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and perform repetitive physical activities throughout the workday.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with team lifting or mechanical assistance for heavier materials.
• Ability to perform work on ladders, scaffolding, elevated platforms, and other approved work surfaces while following required fall protection procedures.
• Ability to safely work around and operate heavy construction equipment, including forklifts, telehandlers, and aerial lifts, following required training and authorization.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and precipitation, when conditions permit safe operations.
• Ability to work in active commercial construction environments with exposure to noise, dust, vibration, moving equipment, and other common jobsite conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety footwear, hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment as applicable.
• Position requires approximately 60% travel to commercial construction jobsites, including overnight stays during the workweek. Employees are generally home on weekends.
• Ability to work extended hours or overtime as necessary to meet project schedules.