Laborer - KWEST GROUP : Job Details

Laborer Charlotte, NC 28227Kwest Laborer Position DescriptionPosition: LaborerReport to: General Supervision / Site ForemanJob Description OverviewTeam members classified in a laborer position shall assist in the safe completion of a variety of tasks associated with heavy construction, underground utilities construction, and environmental construction. Following a familiarization of safety procedures and a thorough review of each tool's user manual, the laborer may operate small power and hand tools, including but not limited to tampers, saws, straw blowers, seeders, surveying and measuring devices, concrete tools, pumps, and compressors. Safety training by the company will be required for all team members. Out-of-town work is probable and may require travel of up to three weeks away from home at a time. Dependable attendance and punctuality are critical.Wage & Benefits$25.25/hour with 90-day and annual evaluations.Weekly pay.40 – 60 hours a week.Overtime pay (time and a half) after 40 hours.Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Hospital Confinement, Accident and Critical Illness insurance coverages begin on 61stday of employment.401k with 4% match.EMPLOYEE OWNED.ResponsibilitiesEnsures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.Successfully masters safety training and completes hazard recognition; the daily Stop, Look, Assess, and Manage (SLAM) Booklet; and Task Hazard Analysis (THA) forms.Knows the safety procedures and performs thorough reviews of the operator/user manuals prior to operating any power tools or equipment.Cleans and prepare construction site to eliminate possible hazards.Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.Trenches and backfills excavations and compacts and levels earth to grade specifications using shovels, picks, rakes, and tampers.Positions, aligns, joins, and seals structural components, such as concrete structures, pipe, and culverts.Accurately measures, marks, and records openings and distances as may be required for record drawings.Loads, unloads, and identifies materials and tools and distributes them to the appropriate location.Sets up traffic control zones, barricades, signage, ramps, and other temporary safety devices as deemed necessary by the site safety plan.Assists in seed bed preparation and mulching of seeded areas by means of engine powered straw blowers or by hand if necessary.Labors to assist in the installation of erosion control measures on environmental projects.Performs/assists with SWPPP inspections as required.Operates utility tractor, roller compactor, skid steer, off-road dump truckYour skills and certifications are valuable, and Kwest recognizes it. Any special certifications or skills that are constructive to the position responsibilities will be taken into consideration when reviewing wage classification.ProgressionTeam members will be assessed on their progression and capabilities through an annual evaluation or an out of cycle evaluation. For the annual evaluation, team members will complete a self-evaluation, while their supervisor will also complete an annual review. The process is imitated for the out of cycle evaluation. Once the self and supervisor evaluations are completed, the performance evaluation is reviewed by the workforce development planning group with respect to the areas of safety, quality, customer service, training record, hours of equipment operation and years in position/tenure. Kwest General superintendents and the director of field operations will recommend for a team member's classification compensation advancement or reclassification. Kwest Group president will review each recommendation and give the final approval for a classification compensation advancement or reclassification. An approved recommendation is then forwarded to the Director of HR for execution of advancement or reclassification. The team member's foreman and general superintendent will discuss with the team member in regards to their evaluation and any change in compensation or classification.Education and QualificationsWill be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and if offered a position, any random drug screening if randomlyMust attend all mandatory safety meetings and participate in discussions with the work crew and any safety personnel onMust be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required. The average work week would consist of 5 ten-hour days, but schedule will be dictated by projectMust be able to work out of town, sometimes out of state, and for lengths of time, such as the job wouldMust be over 18 to operate power-driven saws including chain saws, woodchippers, abrasive cutting disks, or other power-driven equipment, or to perform excavating operations.Working ConditionsTravel from site to site will be required. Work environment will normally be an active construction site. Exposure to dust, noise, high heat, extreme cold, and rain should be expected.Employee must be physically able to perform repetitive motion and heavy lifting, as described below. Must be able to maintain effective audio and visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assignedPhysical DemandsMust wear all employer-mandated personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vests, and safety-toed work boots. Other PPE may be required from time to time depending on special safety concerns. All PPE will be provided by the company at no cost to the employee, other than safetyMust be able to hear with or without the use of a hearing device and clearly see at least 30 feet with or without the use of corrective visionMust be able work while wearing a respirator ifAlternate standing and walking on uneven terrain surfaces, such as hillsides, muddy and icy soils, and other working surfaces. Safe negotiation of all types of surface conditions will always be required.Bending, squatting and kneeling will be required frequently during a workday.Continual lifting of up to 50 lbs. for distances of 30 feet orConstant pushing and pulling of certain tools and materials will be required in the course of a day'sThe employee must be able to differentiate and / or identify colors.A high school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate isMust have knowledge of occupational hazards in this field and standard safety practices. Must be able to pass the 10 Hour OSHA testing and first aid – CPR requirements before starting work.Must complete and meet requirements under the physical demands of this job description through a fitness for duty examination.Within one year, employee must be able to obtain OSHA 30-hour status. All training will be provided by theKwest Group Mission StatementIt is our goal to provide each client with unsurpassed results in target geographical areas through exceptional project management supported by a highly trained and motivated team utilizing the best resources, with safety having priority over all competing objectives. To accomplish this, we recruit and retain the best employees in our industry while maintaining a focus on diversity and stakeholder satisfaction. At all levels, Kwest Group will continually strive to be the leader in the construction industry with our core values being safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.About Kwest GroupKwest Group is a self-performing civil site construction firm, nationally recognized as an industry leader in safety by Assoc. Builders & Contractors, as well as being Marathon Petroleum's Contractor of the year in 2016, with operations in the energy, petrochemical, rail, & federal markets. At Kwest Group, we enjoy being an employee-owned company (ESOP), sharing the highest core values of safety , quality , and customer satisfaction . We are committed to our team members and the work they do, giving them the tools, they need to succeed and grow with us, while ensuring the highest degree of safety for our associates, project stakeholders, and the public. We offer a remarkable safety program that has resulted in over 4 million man-hours worked without a lost time incident and includes a wellness program with rich benefits.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EEOKwest Group maintains a policy of non-discrimination for all employees and applicants in every facet of the company's operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified employees, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources atEmail: [email protected] Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language:English ( –Spanish ( –Arabic ( -Chinese ( English–Spanish ( –Chinese ( If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link:English ( Company Information ( To see other positions, click here.