Laborer

Job Summary: General Laborer Gage-It Construction is an established and rapidly growing Southern Oregon company, specializing in highway guardrail, cable barrier, and concrete barrier is looking for a skilled General Laborer to join our team. The General Laborer will perform physically demanding work in the installation of all phases of highway construction, maintenance and repair of guardrail, cable barrier, concrete barrier, and road signs. Regular travel throughout Oregon is common and requires employees to live in motels during the workweek. Weekends/night shifts may be required depending on contract requirements and emergency repair work. This position will work closely with team members, Operators, Foremen, and Project Manager(s) to ensure every action performed is completed with high levels of safety efficiency and quality. This position will be performed outdoors, with possible exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather as well as exposure to a variety of hazards (i.e., loud noises, live traffic, etc.)

Job Responsibilities:
• Works closely and communicates effectively with Team Members, Operators/Foreman and Operations Manager to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Follows directions diligently and immediately communicates with superiors when there are any issues or concerns with the directives received.
• Act as a team leader through leading by example, managing and communicating directives given by superiors, and completing all project goals.
• Communicates thoroughly with superiors prior to starting any project, in order to receive clear direction, objectives, and goals and to gain a thorough knowledge of area operations.
• Performs a variety of labor tasks necessary for completing a project. Labor tasks vary and are specific to each project.
• Spend the majority of the day standing/walking while performing physical labor.
• Will frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift and move objects weighing up to 60 lbs. (i.e., materials, tools, equipment, supplies, etc.).
• Perform various

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff, state/government agencies, prime contractors, and members of the community.
• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Must be willing to travel (Intrastate travel required).
• Weekend shifts/night shifts may be required.
• Must adhere to set schedules and follow all directions diligently.
• Must have passed the OSHA 10 online training course and have knowledge of safety procedures, including, but not limited to, hand tools and chemicals.
• Must be able to lift 60 LBS on a regular basis.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
• Must have Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be enrolled in the company’s random drug testing program.
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Construction Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required) • CDL A (Preferred)

Compensation: Compensation varies - typically it averages out to be $50,000-65,000/yr.

Apply Online at Gageit.org (online application on website) or send resume via email to kariy@gageit.org