Shop/Yard Assistant at Kukurin Contracting, Inc. – Export, Pennsylvania

Kukurin Contracting, Inc. (KCI) is seeking candidates for a Shop/Yard Assistant at its Corporate Office location in Export, PA. KCI offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an outstanding benefits package. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a leading construction firm.

For nearly 50 years, Kukurin Contracting, Inc. has been a specialized utility contractor servicing Southwestern and Central Pennsylvania. Our areas of expertise include water and wastewater infrastructure development as well as bridge construction. Both locally and nationally, we have earned a reputation for project successes in the Utility Construction Industry. With a team of over 100 highly skilled professionals, we uphold the highest standards and deliver superior results while balancing many major projects simultaneously.

The Shop/Yard Assistant supports the team in our heavy equipment shop. Prior general knowledge of construction heavy equipment is a plus. The Shop/Yard Assistant works to support all shop personnel of various disciplines – Mechanics, Painting, Small Engines, Drivers, and Welding. Additionally, the Yard Assistant is responsible for maintaining a working relationship with the Equipment Manager, Yard Supervisor, Superintendents, and Foremen.

Responsibilities Include:

• Organizing the equipment yard and supply warehouse. Must be able to jump in and out of equipment.
• Works with the Equipment Manager and Yard Supervisor on the status of inventory.
• Gathers the necessary equipment, tools, and supplies to send to various construction site locations.
• Able to measure and perform basic calculations.
• Operates a loader and forklift occasionally.
• Responsible for cleaning vehicles and equipment.
• Occasionally runs for parts for Mechanics.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and have a clean driving record.
• Must possess or willing to get DOT medical card
• Landscaping
  • Mow lawns, trim hedges, rake leaves
  • Safely use tools and machinery such as mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, tractors
• Snow removal
  • operating specialized equipment: snowplows, shovels, snow blowers to clear driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and other areas.

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing to work outdoors.
• Must be capable to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be capable to walk, stand, bend, twist, and lift for the majority of the workday.
• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.

EEO Statement:

Kukurin Contracting, Inc. (KCI) is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. KCI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. KCI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of KCI are protected under Federal law from discrimination.