Dirt Crew - Laborer

Dirt Crew
- Laborer (Construction)

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors:
Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.

Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani:

Tapani Careers

The Laborer is responsible for performing the day to day activities of the onsite project in accordance to the Foremans direction and schedule.

• Responsible for field assignments
• Communicate with Foreman to understand the plan for the day Ensure all tools needed for the days work are ready and available
  
  Duties can include:
• Grade layout and grade checking
  
  Spotter for equipment operators, trucks
  
  Level earth to fine grade specifications
  
  Build forms
  
  Install pipe, manholes, catch basins
  
  Manual preparation and clean-up of site Shovel, rake, sweep
  
  Concrete work Painting and sealing
  
  Run plate whackers and jumping jacks
  
  Assisting in building demo and clean up Assist operator in keeping equipment tracks clean
  
  Assist other craft workers
  
  Assist with all tasks to ensure a quality project by Tapani Inc
• Responsible for maintenance of the job site
• Install, maintain erosion control
  
  Ensure all small tools and equipment are utilized correctly, maintained and kept clean on job site Clean up job site at end of every shift
• Responsible for Site Safety
• Ensure OSHA standards are personally adhered to Understand the safety risk with each task and ensure proper safety methods are adhered to Ensure all safety training is current
• Responsible for upholding the Integrity of Tapani Inc
• Ensure an atmosphere of team work and utilization of each crew members abilities
  
  Maintain efficiency and quality throughout the project
• Oral Communication
  - Listens and gets clarification.
  
  Consistently at work and on time Always seek ways to learn and grow personally and professionally
  
  Work Ethic - works hard, gives 100%

High school education or equivalent

Be able to listen and follow direction of supervisor

Know and recognize basic hand tools (ie- spade shovels, flat shovels, rock rakes)
Must be aware of surroundings of self and coworkers

Lift heavy loads and navigate construction job site terrain

Must be able to hand dig and backfill holes

Hand eye coordination and balance. Physical dexterity

Must be reliable and dependable

Maintain the Tapani Inc culture: work with the best interest of Tapani Inc first, maintain a positive attitude, maintain a team atmosphere

Working conditions for this position will be on project site, locally and possibly out of town Employee must be physically able to perform job duties which may include but not limited to heavy lifting, digging, raking, and constant standing

Hours worked will be weather dependent along with schedule requirements. Summer time typically is longer hours and winter typically is shorter hours due to daylight

Work may require weekend work when project demands

• Pay: $23.23 - $31.27 per hour(based on qualifications and experience)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include:
  Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match
• See the full list of benefits here