General Craft Construction Positions

About the role

Ames Construction is seeking experienced construction craftspeople for a heavy civil/industrial construction project near Minneapolis and St. Paul Metro and surrounding areas. Positions include heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, carpenters for concrete construction, pipefitters, millwrights, and general laborers.

Responsibilities

• Experience in heavy civil and/or mining construction preferred
• Compliance with OSHA, Company and other applicable safety and health requirements
• Willingness to learn and accept directions from supervisors
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (Heat/Cold)
• Strong working knowledge, skills and abilities for position sought
• Ability to work safely and efficiently with tools and equipment including power and non-power tools
• Communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Ability to manage time and multi-task
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Must be comfortable working at heights, confined work areas, or various depths (trenches)
• Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling and/or balancing on a construction site with rough or uneven terrain
• Possess tools required for position sought
• Valid Driver’s License may be required

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location or task
• Exposure to high noise levels, dust, vibration, and outdoor elements should be expected

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil and/or mining construction preferred
• Compliance with OSHA, Company and other applicable safety and health requirements
• Willingness to learn and accept directions from supervisors
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (Heat/Cold)
• Strong working knowledge, skills and abilities for position sought
• Ability to work safely and efficiently with tools and equipment including power and non-power tools
• Communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Ability to manage time and multi-task
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Must be comfortable working at heights, confined work areas, or various depths (trenches)
• Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling and/or balancing on a construction site with rough or uneven terrain
• Possess tools required for position sought
• Valid Driver’s License may be required

Skills

• Strong working knowledge, skills and abilities for position sought
• Ability to work safely and efficiently with tools and equipment including power and non-power tools
• Communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Ability to manage time and multi-task
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Must be comfortable working at heights, confined work areas, or various depths (trenches)
• Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling and/or balancing on a construction site with rough or uneven terrain
• Possess tools required for position sought
• Valid Driver’s License may be required

Benefits

• Base salary range is $24-$45/hour, which varies depending on many factors, including relevant experience, skills, and knowledge
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test is required

Pay

• Base salary range is $24-$45/hour, which varies depending on many factors, including relevant experience, skills, and knowledge

Schedule

• May require working non-traditional hours to meet project needs