Construction Assistant - Yard Helper
Construction Assistant - Yard Helper
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Job Title: Construction Assistant/Yard Projects Underground Wet Utilities
Location: Tempe AZ
Company: North Star Pipelines
About Us: North Star Pipelines is a leading underground utility subcontractor specializing in wet utilities. Our company was founded in 1991 and has a reputation for high quality and reliable service. We work across Metro Phoenix and Maricopa County for commercial General Contractors. We are looking for a motivated and versatile Construction Assistant to join our small but efficient team.
Position Overview: The Construction Assistant will have a dual role providing office support for project coordination scheduling and documentation as well as working handson in the yard assisting with the organization and maintenance of equipment tools and materials. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow within the construction industry and develop a broad skill set across multiple areas of operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Yard Support
- Deliveries Pickups and other errands
- Clean and organize yard and warehouse
- Sort parts unloading moving and storing materials
- Handle materials safely
- Parts checks and inventory checks Identifying and verifying parts
- Manage and inventory tools and small equipment
- Handle tool repairs and replacements
- Order and maintain stock of supplies and consumables
- Clean and maintain a safe professional working environment
- Light Building maintenance and cleaning
- Office Support
- Assist with projects as needed
- Read blueprints
- Material takeoffs
- Obtain and compare subcontractor vendor and supplier pricing
- Collaborate with senior estimators and project manager
- Order Materials and Equipment
- Purchase Tools
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Hard Worker
- Willing to get dirty
- Selfmotivated and able to stay productive
- Ability to use office software including Excel Word Outlook and Adobe
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn and grow in the field of underground construction
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Capable of working in all outdoor temperatures and weather conditions
- Must be comfortable and willing to work on construction sites
- Attention to safety and safety standards
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable transportation to and from projects/office
Helpful traits:
- Flexibility This position requires changing from office work to field work frequently
- Reliable and able to work independently for extended periods
- Good decision making
- Ability to multitask
- Timemanagement skills
- Problemsolver
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete all tasks
- Demonstrate an ability to selfdirect
Helpful Qualifications (but not required):
- Experience in construction
- Experience in underground utilities
- Experience in wet utilities and pipe
- Experience in warehouse and/or industrial settings
- Ability to read blueprints
- Display a basic ability to run heavy equipment or forklifts
- Ability to quickly switch from office duties to field duties
- Ability to multitask and good timemanagement skills
- Experience driving light trucks
- Ability to tow and back a trailer is a plus
What We Offer:
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off
- SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Exposure to exciting and challenging projects in the underground utilities sector
- Health and dental insurance
If youre passionate about construction and want to join our team wed love to hear from you!
Pay:
- $2535 per hour
How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Tracy at
Employment Type
Full-Time
