Civil Laborer, Prevailing Wage & Seasonal

Laborer

Staples Construction Company is looking for laborers that will work on a civil project that is seasonal servicing Cal Trans on PCH. The work will be performed for about three months; it will be prevailing wage rate at $74.29 an hour with fringes. We are a non-union affiliated company.

The general civil laborer will support the civil department. This civil laborer will be responsible for safely supporting operation crews with preparing and maintaining construction projects at demolition, building, highway, and heavy construction sites, and excavations.

Job description:

• Assist in preparing job site by removing material including but not limited to debris, rocks, dirt, concrete, asphalt, and other material.
• Perform daily job site and equipment inspections.
• Perform job site clean-up and maintain job site free of hazards.
• Perform inspections and maintenance of equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Install and maintain perimeter barricades, fencing and screening.
• Operate various hand tools and equipment including but not limited to picks, shovels, powered tools, jackhammers, saws, tampers, roto hammers, and drills.
• Operate basic surveying/layout equipment including but not limited to, tape measure, level, pipe laser, etc.
• Handle, secure, load and unload construction materials, tools, and machinery.
• Dig holes or trenches, utilizing hand tools.
• Cut, grind, break up, and demolish concrete and asphalt using various hand tools.
• Shovel, excavate, backfill, and compact various materials including but limited to asphalt, concrete, flagstone, earth, and rocks.
• Assist subgrade work with mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete.
• Assist with setting structures, building, and moving forms, cutting lumber, and strip/patch.
• Assemble and dismantle shoring, barricades, and other temporary structures.
• Flag and control traffic on roadways.
• May operate equipment including but not limited to skid steers, forklifts, water truck, and light vehicles.
• Support carpenters, masons, operators, and other specialized trades as required.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
• Must be able to read and write in the business language.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, etc.)

Additional important matters:

• Staples Construction Co. is a non-union employer and provides a competitive hourly rate and benefits.
• We have a strict no drug policy (including marijuana).
• Candidates must be 18 years or older and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.
• This role will be physically demanding at times and will require you to work extended hours in various types of environments and weather conditions.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to job sites in and around Ventura County & LA County.

Equal employment opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Pay range: $24 - $27 an hour, DOE and project site. Some projects provide prevailing wage pay, the project types do fluctuate, and the rate of pay could be impacted based on project type. A base hourly rate will be determined if job offer is extended.

At Staples Construction, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to third party benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.