Laborer 2 - Construction

The Tepa Companies, established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. This tribally owned company provides wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services. Joining Tepa offers the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside industry leaders, impacting your team, the organization, and the Tribe.

About the role

This position requires onsite presence at our project site at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The Laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction, excavation, and demolition project sites and may operate a variety of equipment and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, skid steers, forklifts, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Reads and interprets construction plans, instructions, and specifications.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.
• Controls passing traffic.
• Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment.
• Assists with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials, tools, and supplies.
• Restocks worksite supplies and materials as necessary.
• Identifies and follows safe working procedures.
• Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to themselves and others.
• Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including:
  • Digging ditches and trenches
  • Backfilling excavations
  • Sealing structural components
  • Measuring and recording areas
  • Unloading and identifying materials
  • Assembling and erecting equipment such as scaffolding
  • Pouring concrete
  • Setting braces to support the sides of excavations

Requirements

• 2+ years of general construction experience, including exposure to utility work, earth work, and/or concrete work.
• Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites.
• Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards.
• Exposure to trench safety, excavation safety, and other applicable safety standards.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings account.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$53,050.68 - $64,901.36 per year.