Deconstruction Crew Member

Hours
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Monday through Thursday, 7:30a-5:30p. 38-40 hours a week as daylight hours permit.

Duration
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Up to twelve weeks. Start part time in December as soon as permit is secured (Ideally working December 15-18, 22-23, 29-30) and go full time January 4.

Job Description
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Heritage Timber is deconstructing three large buildings (one wood-framed and two metal) in central Missoula for reuse. Work is on the roof and ground, removing materials with strategic hand tools and muscles. Involves a lot of bending and prying, as well as carrying and sorting of materials. You must have good work boots and appropriate clothing. We provide all other safety equipment and tools.

The job includes
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You must like to work hard in any type of weather (especially Missoula winters), be able to lift 50 pounds, and work with hand and basic power tools for ten-hour days. You should have the strength and stamina to pry and hammer materials apart, while be detailed enough to protect material and work safely. The work includes taking buildings down from the top down and involves carefully salvaging materials, cutting, hammering, de-nailing, carrying, stacking and tallying, sweeping, using large magnets, etc.

Great communication skills are vital. Applicants must be self-motivated to show up on time and work hard, be trustworthy and dependable, and want to learn.

Labor experience and comfort on a roof or with heights is necessary. Deconstruction or similar labor experience is preferred. Experience with tools like sawzall, circular saw, nail guns, etc. is very helpful.

This is hard, rewarding work.

About Heritage Timber:

We are a small family business working in western Montana and beyond for 31 years, keeping building materials out of the landfill. We provide on-the-job training and there are many opportunities to learn. Learn more about our work at

• -2 paid fifteen minute breaks (10a and 3p)