Construction Laborer

A Southland Holdings company is currently accepting resumes for highly motivated Heavy Construction Laborer to join our team in Leadville, CO. The Skilled Laborer duties will include (but not limited to) general construction work and flagging for traffic control. Candidate must be willing to get traffic control flagging certification.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparing construction sites, materials, and tools.
• Loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Removing debris, garbage, and dangerous materials from sites.
• Assembling and breaking down barricades, temporary structures, and scaffolding.
• Assisting with transport and operation of equipment.
• Regulating traffic and erecting traffic signs.
• Following all health and safety regulations.
• Other unlisted duties will be required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.
• Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.
• Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade.
• Thorough understanding of construction principles and methods.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required
• 2+ years of general construction experience, preferably with roadways or bridges.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.

Benefits (Full-time):

• 401K & 401K Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Referral Program
• Weekly payroll

Pay Range: $17.00 - 20.00/hr

Building Great Things. For more than 120 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been forming what has become the Southland family of companies. We combine the strengths of six to FIVE subsidiaries that share a dedication to delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve the environment and lives of those around us. You can find the mark of our specialized Infrastructure legacy across all 50 states to ALL OF NORTH AMERICA and more than 60 countries.