Entry-Level Laborer -1910 - Kent Companies

Summary
This entry-level laborer performs physical labor tasks to install helical piers safely and accurately as a deep foundation solution. Skills that impress us include being reliable and punctual, demonstrating great character, including integrity, and being a self-motivated team player. Hey, and if you have some construction experience, the Helical Pier Division would love that, too! We hire for the right attitude. Kent Companies will train everyone who is willing to learn, work hard, and improve themselves.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily focus on personal and team safety.
• Loading/unloading tooling and equipment.
• Loading/unloading helical materials.
• Bring along a daily positive “Make It Happen” attitude.
• Hand excavation/backfill.
• General demolition.
• Occasional concrete patching work.
• General knowledge of tools and safe, proper use.
• Some flexibility as the timing at the “end of the day” can vary based on projects and travel time.
• Respect for leaders and use of appropriate language.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Operational smartphone for communication and the ability to see the job schedule through an application.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s). 
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Personal gear such as steel-toe work boots, work pants, and hand tools.
• Willingness to occasionally travel out of state and stay out of town for projects.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred education and experience

• CDL-A license with airbrake endorsement.
• Equipment operator training from certified training facilities.

Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

Perks associated with this role.
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works in a typical construction site environment and will endure varying weather conditions. This position requires long periods of standing and should be able to lift 80 pounds.

Position type and expected hours of work.
This is a full-time field position. Typical hours will range from 45 to 50 per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. 

Travel
This position will not require travel during the week. 

Office Location
130 60th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our four distinctive Hallmarks of Service: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And it’s all wrapped in a culture that’s built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises.

About our Foundations Repair division
Our West Michigan Foundation Repair team provides deep foundation and stabilization services on residential and commercial projects. With this team, you’ll gain experience in all commercial applications, including new construction, repair, renovation, tiebacks, boardwalks, walkways, and shoring and underpinning. 

Learn more about our Foundation Repair Services here: https://kentfoundationrepair.com/ 

Why join our Midwest Foundations Repair division?
If you like a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with the foremost foundation repair experts, Kent Foundation Repair is the opportunity for you. We pride ourselves on being the industry's most innovative and customer-focused contractor. We may be the smallest division, but we are also extremely profitable and pride ourselves on creating innovative and new repair strategies for our customers. We are the only division remaining in Kent Companies that completes residential work. Simply put, we save homes and structures by correcting foundation problems. This is a great chance to grow with us as we seek to evaluate the customer experience further, grow our market share, and grow our team. 

EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies’ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions. 

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.