Laborer - Sparks, NV

Sundt•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Laborer assists skilled craft workers with their assigned duties and may work in other crafts at levels appropriate to their training and skills, as requested by project supervision. The role requires taking direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman, working safely and productively, and contributing to effective crew operations. The position is designated safety-sensitive. The work involves physical labor in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions, potentially for shifts of up to 12 hours. Workers must use personal protective equipment and safely use or operate work-related tools and equipment. The role may involve moving through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas; climbing and balancing on framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Sundt is a 100% employee-owned contractor. The company describes a culture in which employees are invested in their work and offers competitive pay, benefits, incentive programs, and training focused on personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel or wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
Ability to reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently, and to stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to use a telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Core Curriculum and/or a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Construction industry experience is preferred: one year for Level I, two years for Level II, and three or more years for Level III.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties.
Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
Take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.
Use effective math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Eliminate waste, including waiting, rework, unnecessary transportation, material storage, and time.
Ask a supervisor before continuing if unsure about work or safe practices.
Learn and understand safety hazards related to the work.
Learn to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment.
Look for opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods, and be willing to learn from others.
Maintain positive working relationships with all crew members.
Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.
Comply with applicable safety standards and procedures.