Civil Laborer, Prevailing Wage & Seasonal in Ventura, California at STAPLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC

Staples Construction Company is looking for Laborers that will work on a civil project that is seasonal servicing Cal Trans on PCH. The work will be performed for about 3 months; it will be Prevailing Wage rate at $74.29 an hour with fringes. We are a non-union affiliated company.

The General Civil Laborer 1 to support the civil department. This Civil Laborer 1 will be responsible for safely supporting operation crews with preparing and maintaining construction projects at demolition, building, highway, and heavy construction sites, and excavations.

Job Description:

• Assist in preparing job site by removing material including but not limited to debris, rocks, dirt, concrete, asphalt, and other material.
• Perform daily job site and equipment inspections.
• Perform job site clean-up and maintain job site free of hazards.
• Perform inspections and maintenance of equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Install and maintain perimeter barricades, fencing and screening.
• Operate various hand tools and equipment including but not limited to picks, shovels, powered tools, jackhammers, saws, tampers, roto hammers, and drills.
• Operate basic surveying/layout equipment including but not limited to, tape measure, level, pipe laser, etc.
• Handle, secure, load and unload construction materials, tools, and machinery.
• Dig holes or trenches, utilizing hand tools.
• Cut, grind, break up, and demolish concrete and asphalt using various hand tools.
• Shovel, excavate, backfill, and compact various materials including but limited to asphalt, concrete, flagstone, earth, and rocks.
• Assist subgrade work with mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete.
• Assist with setting structures, building, and moving forms, cutting lumber, and strip/patch.
• Assemble and dismantle shoring, barricades, and other temporary structures.
• Flag and control traffic on roadways.
• May operate equipment including but not limited to skid steers, forklifts, water truck, and light vehicles.
• Support Carpenters, Masons, Operators, and other specialized trades as required.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
• Must be able to read and write in the business language.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, etc.)

Additional Important Matters:

• Staples Construction Co. is a non-union employer and provides a competitive hourly rate and benefits.
• We have a strict no drug policy (including Marijuana).
• Candidates must be 18 years or older and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.
• This role will be physically demanding at times and will require you to work extended hours in various types of environments and weather conditions.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to job sites in and around Ventura County & LA County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Pay Range:

$24 - $27 an hour, DOE and project site. Some projects provide prevailing wage pay, the project types do fluctuate, and the rate of pay could be impacted based on project type. A base hourly rate will be determined if job offer is extended.

At Staples Construction, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to third party benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

Will operate the following with consistent supervision and direction:

Group 1 Tools & Equipment

· Certified Confined Space Laborer

· Concrete Screeding for Rough Strike-Off

· Concrete, Water Curing

· Demolition Laborer, the cleaning of brick if performed by an employee performing any other phase of demolition work, and the cleaning of lumber

· Flagman

· Gas, Oil and/or Water Pipeline Laborer

· Laborer, Asphalt-Rubber Material Loader

· Laborer, General or Construction

· Laborer, General Cleanup

· Laborer, Jetting

· Laborer, Temporary Water and Air Lines

· Plugging, Filling of Shee-Bolt Holes; Dry Packing of Concrete and Patching

· Post Hole Digger (Manual)

· Rigging and Signaling

· Tool Crib or Tool House Laborer

· Wire Mesh Pulling - All Concrete Pouring Operations

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 1 years of construction experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Install new pipes around a property using an eclectic assortment of tools, including transit levels, grade rods and levels.
• Read and follow plans to install and connect pipe runs and appurtenant structures per project specifications.
• Layout and excavate trenches, per staking, for installation of pipes and backfill once they are in place with the approved materials.
• Pothole and locate existing underground structures.
• Train other pipelayers in the process and supervise new hires initially to ensure they can work independently.
• Operate proper tools and equipment to perform the allotted task.
• Must have smart phone to record time worked.

Physical Demands:

• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.