Entry-Level Laborer

Kent Companies • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We hire for the right attitude. Kent Companies will train everyone who is willing to learn, work hard, and improve themselves.

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual
• Great character, including integrity
• Self-motivated team player
• General knowledge of tools and safe, proper use
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Operational smartphone for communication and the ability to see the job schedule through an application.
• Personal gear such as steel-toe work boots, work pants, and hand tools

Nice To Haves

• Construction experience

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.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Operational smartphone for communication and the ability to see the job schedule through an application.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed