Experienced Construction Laborer - Obrero - Greenville, SC

About the role

Field Laborer position with Subsurface Construction Company, a leading design-build geotechnical specialty contractor with offices in Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC. Specializing in the Southeast region, the company provides solutions for excavation support and protection, geotechnical construction including shoring and underpinning, earth retention systems, and deep foundations. Since 1995, Subsurface has partnered with civil and geotechnical engineers, general contractors, and owners on excavation support and deep foundation projects.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company and customer safety policies and practices.
• Install steel reinforcing materials for concrete construction.
• Move soil materials with hand tools and equipment when trained.
• Set up grouting and concrete operations (equipment, plumbing, staging materials, etc.).
• Support concrete installation by setting up hoses from concrete pump to work area, finishing work, working concrete with tools, and cleanup.
• Support and batch cement grout using a cement mixer.
• Install grout within drilled holes using pipes plumbed from grout mixer.
• Install steel beams and concrete in drilled shafts.
• Install lumber against soil for retaining wall face.
• Support drilling operations by maneuvering drill tooling, operating compressors, moving hoses, and maintaining water supply.
• Install ground anchors by inserting rebar in drilled/driven holes.
• Use hand tools to install wall facings.
• Perform concrete demolition work using saws, chipping hammers, and hand tools.
• Install steel brackets to concrete using hand tools.
• Load and unload materials onto truck using forklifts when trained.
• Operate, clean, and maintain equipment when trained.
• Safeguard company equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Ensure timely and regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of employment.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License without restriction.
• Must pass (with results acceptable to Subsurface) applicable background check.
• Must pass Worksteps Evaluation.
• Must have driving record within company standards.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Willing and able to perform physically strenuous work in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 ETD.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Mechanical skills with small engine, hydraulic systems, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and carry loads up to 100 pounds on uneven and sloping surfaces.
• Work outside in extreme heat and cold weather conditions.
• Walk, stand, and climb 4 to 6 hours per day.
• Twist and/or reach to complete daily activities.
• Regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls with proper PPE.
• Communicate verbally (both speaking and hearing) in potentially noisy environments.
• Must speak and understand English at a level appropriate to receive and comprehend specialized safety and training instructions in potentially noisy environments.
• Ability to work in remote, difficult-to-access locations.
• Full-time travel required.
• Must be able to work up to 12-hour days; 7 days per week, if necessary.