Civil/Geotechnical Laborers

$41,600 - $58,240/Yr

Harrison Western - Lakewood, CO

Full-time

Lakewood, CO

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

Harrison Western Construction Company (HW) is a full-service specialty contractor specializing in slope stabilization and ground improvement, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We provide soil nail, micropile, compaction grouting, and many other specialty services to complete projects for Departments of Transportation, Federal and State agencies, local municipalities, as well as private clients in Colorado and throughout the nation. We are looking for Construction Laborers to join our growing Civil team. Laborers work under the direction of other field personnel performing physical activities in support of completing construction jobs. Laborers are vital to the success of the crew and job and should be able to troubleshoot and follow directions to ensure the job is completed safely and accurately. Experience in geotechnical work is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists crew leader in construction and maintenance work
• Cleans and prepares construction jobsites to eliminate possible hazards
• Works with specialized equipment, the type of equipment varies by the job but can include skid steers, excavators, drill rigs, grout plants, etc.
• Loads or unloads materials to use at the jobsite
• Maintains tools and equipment
• Reports to job site every day - job sites are generally along the Denver front range and in the Midwest (KY area) but can be anywhere in the country
• Works in a safe manner at all times

Requirements

• 1+ year construction experience, preferably in utility construction
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the nation
• Ability to take direction from leadership
• Ability to recognize safety risks and hazards
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Work in standing, seated or other physical positions
• Work in outdoor elements in all types of terrain and with all types of weather conditions
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check
• Ability to work overtime when needed including nights and weekends

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in geotechnical work

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 8 paid holidays