General Laborer - Grand Junction - Elam Construction

Summit Materials • Grand Junction, CO

104d

About The Position

Our General Labor staff is critical in getting our asphalt jobs done. We're seeking reliable team members looking to get their foot in the door in a growing company. This position is responsible for labor intensive activities that require physical strength, training and experience. Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials - a construction materials company leading the industry - where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow. Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

Requirements

• Possess simple oral skills and be safety oriented
• Possess ability to use various handheld tools
• Ability to respond quickly to safety demands and equipment malfunctions
• Ability to operate construction equipment
• Previous experience working within a construction environment, preferred
• Willingness to work outside daily/year round
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Gather tools needed for the day
• Deliver water to the rollers and plate compactors
• Shovel and rake the asphalt
• Use shovels, rakes, brooms, and/or other hand tools
• Direct traffic, as needed
• Assist operator, as needed
• Assist with minor equipment maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Dump Trucks as needed

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
• Access to Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and financial resources

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)