Construction Ground Support/Laborer at SRU Electric LLC – Cary, Illinois

Position: Ground Support/Laborer

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Foreman or Electrician with all phases of construction work, including demolition, material handling, and general labor
• Work as part of a 3–4 person crew to complete daily project tasks
• Operate, maintain, and care for a variety of hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment
• Prepare jobsites by measuring, marking layouts, removing obstacles, and identifying hazards
• Load, unload, and distribute construction materials such as steel, conduit, and cement as directed
• Perform moderate concrete flatwork including forming, pouring, and finishing
• Dig trenches and ditches; backfill excavations; level and place pipe and conduit using hand and power tools
• Assist with underground utility installation, pipe laying, and conduit placement
• Prepare sites for concrete pours and assist with placement of materials
• Perform landscaping, grading, and fence-building tasks as required
• Mix cement and assist with assembling materials or equipment as directed
• Clean and maintain assigned work areas, including removing debris, rubble, and trash
• Direct traffic and assist equipment operators with alignment, movement, and positioning of machinery
• Ensure the jobsite is cleaned and organized at the end of each day, with tools and materials properly stored
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Foreman or Electrician

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Premium benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• 401k w/ match
• Company paid long & short-term disability & life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Per diem
• PTO

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to travel extensively, possibly out of state, for extended periods of time, including overnight and weekends.
• Ability to work outdoors year round
• Ability to work in a team-focused work environment. You must be able to work well in coordination with a crew.
• Ability to locate and use standard industry hand tools, test equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to learn safety procedures, rules & language quickly.
• Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have fully completed and up-to-date industry certs (OSHA 10 and/or 30, First Aid/CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, RF Awareness) OR be willing to go through paid training to get certified/re-certified.
• Prior concrete experience
• Prior construction experience
• Basic electrical experience preferred
• Heavy equipment experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license. (CDL preferred)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
• Constantly repeating physical motions like lifting arms, grasping tools, and reaching for equipment. Eye/hand/feet coordination crucial.
• Must be able to work some Saturdays and at night, when needed.
• Loading and unloading material and equipment in a warehouse setting and on the construction sites, with and without the assistance of a lift gate