General Laborer

About the role

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, Inc. is seeking a General Laborer to join our award-winning team in Denver, Colorado. We are committed to helping you grow both professionally and personally.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of physical tasks including general labor and using power tools and/or hand tools.
• Work quickly, productively, and safely to meet production goals as directed by the Foreman, Superintendent, and/or Production Manager.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and actively participate in job-site and safety meetings.
• Communicate effectively with operators, truck drivers, and other laborers.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Report problems and malfunctions to supervisors and/or shop personnel.
• Set up and tear down equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean job site; pick up all tools, equipment, and secure the site each day.
• Understand material handling and storage in compliance with SDS sheets.
• Coordinate and work with contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors to complete projects.
• Provide excellent service to customers and the public.
• Use equipment and/or an assortment of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, etc.
• Perform all other general laborer work as needed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience is preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English is preferred.
• Drivers must meet FMCSA English proficiency requirements.
• A current driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate verbally on site, in person, and over the telephone.
• Must have the ability to read, understand, and respond to highway signs.
• Must have stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry, handle, or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery, and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, and traverse around or otherwise position oneself around the required work and safety requirements to navigate and perform activities on various construction sites in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment, and other tools within local, state, and federal safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, viruses, or other air-borne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, and dust/debris.

Skills

• Customer Focus
• Customer Orientation
• Owning Results
• Time and Stress Management
• Teamwork
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Ethics
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Do the Right Thing
• Safety

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including; Health, Dental, Vision
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• A Foundation Built on Safety

Pay

Competitive weekly pay is offered.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Must be willing to travel to any and all jobsites without exception (including staying away from home if necessary.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Sunland Asphalt, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.