Construction Worker/Operator - Gorham Sand & Gravel Inc.

Benefits

• Heath Insurance with 100% Paid* Level  
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Earned Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay with no waiting period
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance              
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Training & Career Development

Our coworkers are passionate, determined, and versatile and as we grow as a company, we are looking for more likeminded people who take pride in their ability to create and build with their hands (and equipment). If you are looking for a job where you can continue to grow, learn a variety of skills, and be surrounded by confident and competent co-workers who care about you and the quality of work, GSG is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Assists a skilled or semi-skilled maintenance tradesman as directed
• Performs such duties as repairing roads, cutting grass, demolition work and various other preparatory work for the trades
• Performs simple and elementary work not specifically related to the trades, such as, moving equipment or materials to repair shops, including excavation, spreading top-soil, preparation of soil for grass, grass cutting, and snow removal
• Operates a small truck to pick up items for delivery and drop off to jobsites
• Loads and unloads truck
• Fuels cars, trucks, and heavy equipment
• Lubricates and greases trucks and heavy equipment such as articulated loaders and backhoes
• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less)
• Move light objects (less than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet)
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time (i.e., picks up trash from road side, works under equipment)
• Shovel and rake stone, sand, loam and other earth materials repeatedly or continually over time
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting
• Lift arms above shoulder level (i.e., throws bags and loose trash into a truck, enters the cab of a vehicle, uses a steam cleaner
• Climb ladders or steps to reach objects
• Work cooperatively with other employees and the public
• Enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet off the ground
• Operate excavator using foot and hand controls and sometimes maneuver them in tight spaces
• Routinely inspect safety equipment, lights, horns, tires, and cooling equipment before starting vehicle
• Load trucks to maximize the use of space and distribute weight accordingly, and to ensure safety on the road
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Understand and follow oral and written instruction in the English language
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others