The Construction Laborer’s duties include labor work related to road construction. Labor work may be with asphalt, concrete, or dirt/grading crews depending on previous experience and current openings.

Why Work for Northern Improvement?

• Fifth Generation Family Owned and Operated
• Excellent Equipment
• Safety First Mindset
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime
• Employer-contributed health plan
• 401K with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental, Vision, and other voluntary benefits available

Duties and responsibilities

• Loads, transports, and unloads tools, equipment, and supplies required for each project
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Use all hand tools of the trade safely & proficiently
• Complete high-quality work at a fast pace
• Must be willing and able to work long hours & weekends
• Must be safety-oriented at all times
• Work respectfully with supervisor staff, crew members, and other personnel on the job site
• Be able to operate some motorized equipment and be willing to learn how to operate motorized equipment
• Direct traffic using various traffic control devices near, in, and around work zones, when needed
• Cleans job site at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are accounted for and returned to their designated storage area
• Assists equipment operators by motioning to the operator to help with alignment, movement, and adjustment of the equipment
• All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic (dependable, excellent attendance, trustworthy)
• One year of construction experience is a plus, but not required
• Must have a reliable means of transportation
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment

Physical requirements

• Must be capable of strong verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Must have clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments
• Must be capable of standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment
• Must be able to reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Must be capable of occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds

Working conditions

• Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
• Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises
• May be required to work 60+ hours, 6 days a week

Why Work for Northern Improvement?