Craft Construction Positions

Ames Construction•Point Pleasant, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company. Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of. When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future. Ames Construction is seeking experienced construction craftspeople for a civil construction project in Pt Pleasant, WV.

Requirements

Experience in heavy civil and/or mining construction preferred
Compliance with OSHA, Company and other applicable safety and health requirements
Willingness to learn and accept directions from supervisors
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (Heat/Cold)
Must possess strong working knowledge, skills and abilities for position sought
Ability to work safely and efficiently with tools and equipment including power and non-power tools
Communication and interpersonal skills are a must
Ability to manage time and multi-task
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
Must have dependable transportation
May require use of respirator
Must be comfortable working at heights, confined work areas, or various depths (trenches)
Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling and/or balancing on a construction site with rough or uneven terrain
Periodically lift or move up to 50 pounds
Possess tools for position sought
Valid Driver’s License may be required
Applicants must be at least 18 years old
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test