Laborer (Temporary) 03934 NWCS

Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Title: Laborer
Schedule (FT/PT): Temporary Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Construction Services provides heavy civil construction services with special expertise in mine reclamation repository construction and operation landfill closures and stream restoration. Operations began in northern Idaho but have expanded to new regions including Las Vegas Seattle and Oak Ridge. The Construction Services team is known for the successful completion of projects in challenging conditions that are often in remote locations throughout the U.S. North Wind Construction Services is a certified 8(a) and small disadvantaged business.

POSITION PURPOSE:
This is a General Construction Laborer role with typical duties outlined below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds and performs a variety of physical labor duties on commercial construction projects. Transfers from one task to another as directed.
• Uses tools and equipment such as hand tools handheld power tools and small-mechanized equipment to provide labor support on a variety of construction projects.
• Performs cleaning and site clean-up activities.
• Performs all duties in accordance with project policies and procedures and complies with all federal state and local regulations for secure and safe operation.
• Conducts a thorough inspection of the tools and equipment assigned.
• Safely operates tools and equipment in different configurations as assigned.
• Performs selective demolition.
• Performs material handling and furniture relocation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing general labor work

Skills and Abilities:

• A clear understanding of the construction process; pride in workmanship and attention to details.
• Ability to ask questions to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety/code requirements.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Must have reliable transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communications skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Medium physical workload.
• Employee must be able to exert up to 90 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. Also required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Specific physical requirements include but are not limited to climbing balancing stooping kneeling reaching walking lifting grasping talking hearing and performing repetitive motions. Maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving walking standing kneeling or crouching particularly on narrow uneven irregular slippery surfaces going up or down ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles or other objects using hands arms feet or legs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work will be a mix of indoor (demolition furniture relocation site clean-up etc.) and outdoor (material handling site clean-up etc.). Exposure to noise levels is highly likely.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.