Sioux Falls, SD - General Laborer

General Excavating•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

General Excavating (GE) is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout the state of Nebraska and South Dakota. General Excavating specializes in the construction of; underground utilities, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures. Job Function: Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with the best workmanship possible. Keep open communication with Foreman or Superintendent when circumstances, which affect completion of the assigned tasks, have changed.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and physical exam.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work productively alone or with others
Problem-solving abilities
Communicate effectively
Work efficiently and effectively
Be self-motivated
Ability to make sound decisions
Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations and work through any challenges or issues which may arise
Must be able to know when to ask for help when a job task exceeds their skills or abilities

Responsibilities

Provides general clean-up of site and building organization
Assists in duties such as dewatering, light demolition work, dust control
Load, unload and handle steel and wood paving forms and accessories.
Tracks small tools used and store appropriately at the end of the workday
Inspect tools for safe working conditions, and tag and turn in any damaged equipment
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Assists with material and equipment staging for maximum efficiency
Lubricate, clean, and fuel machinery, equipment, and tools.
Assists with directing traffic and clearing the path in the event of an emergency
Installation of temporary partitions, safety rails and cable
Maintains regular and reliable attendance and physical presence at the assigned work place
Must observe and practice safety standards and policies of the department.
Performs other duties as assigned