Description
McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, grading paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we are involved with design build projects and alternative delivery methods. McGuire and Hester have played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California’s most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our storied past crosses more than nine decades. Our mission statement is, “Together We Build Things Right” which encompasses our business philosophy as well as our values and culture. We have a team environment that focuses on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic place to work that positively impacts our business partners and community.
Job Summary
The Construction Laborer – Landscape will perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types; air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instructions. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavation, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble, and debris, and remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials
Reports to
Foremen
Key Communication Partners
Foremen and Superintendent
Typical Duties
- Ability to work in a quick-paced, safety-oriented team environment
- Willingness to follow detailed instructions from leadership
- Experience working with hand and/or power tools to perform a range of landscape or irrigation duties
- Digging and cleaning trenches for irrigation and drainage systems
- Installing pipe, valves, control wire, sprinklers, and drip irrigation systems
- Place and prepare soil with amendments and fertilizers
- Raking and fine grading of prepared planting soil
- Tree and shrub planting including tree staking and/or guying
- Sod lawn preparation and installation
- Able to safely work near and around heavy construction equipment and in proximity to automobile traffic
- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 50lbs of weight
- Perform general physical activities that may include climbing, lifting, balance, walking, stopping, or kneeling. This job requires standing, kneeling, and bending for long periods of time
- Use either control mechanisms or direct contact to operate machines or process
- Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems
- Maintain a safety-first culture and actively participate in the “Safety Buck” program
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred
Language Skills: Understanding of English as associated with the jobsite safety and the typical duties required of this position
Mathematical Skills: Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Reasoning Ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
Computer Skills: no skills required
Interpersonal Skills: ability to solve conflict, create team atmosphere, dependable, and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Certificates, Licenses, and Registration: none required for this job
Compensation:
$35 - $40 per hour, based on skills experience and knowledge