Construction Laborer

Summary

Sequoia Services is a privately owned heavy civil and environmental contractor serving the power generation, mining, industrial, commercial, and water resources industries. Sequoia views our employees as our greatest resource and is currently hiring experienced construction professionals that are interested in furthering their career. We are committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees and customers. Our goal is that every employee should be able to stand, proud and secure, in the knowledge that he or she has done everything possible to ensure that we successfully complete each project while keeping Safety as the #1 priority. This full‑time position is responsible for performing various labor duties around the job‑site, as needed.

Skills/Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in construction.
• Job knowledge and ability to attain certifications as required.
• Fit for duty and ability to work safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Operate and maintain equipment according to instructions; troubleshoot breakdowns and request repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, workers, or falling objects.
• Prepare work by studying instructions and diagrams, calculating requirements, and gathering supplies.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities; position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Safely move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials using articulated dump trucks.
• Perform physical labor tasks at construction sites and assist other workers.
• Operate hand and power tools of all types, including air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and other instruments.
• Control traffic near work zones with appropriate training.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials with appropriate training.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Set braces to support excavation sides, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble and waste materials.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools and distribute them to appropriate locations.

Sequoia Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. All safety‑sensitive positions are subject to new‑hire and random drug testing. We utilize E‑Verify to verify employment eligibility, and background checks are performed at the time of hire.