Laborer 03226 NWGC

Location: Fairbanks, AK
Title: Laborer
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: As Needed
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind General Contractors, LLC (NWGC) is a small business firm that provides comprehensive construction services for commercial, military, and government customers. NWGC is part of a family of North Wind companies with common ownership under Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). NWGC offers clients a low risk small business backed by a mature, financially strong parent organization and an excellent past performance history.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team – not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Construction Laborer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds and performs a variety of physical labor duties on commercial construction projects. Transfer from one task to another as directed.
• Use of tools and equipment such as: hand tools, handheld power tools, and small-mechanized equipment to provide labor support on a variety of construction projects.
• Perform cleaning and activities.
• Performing all duties in accordance with project policies and procedures, and complying with all federal, state, and local regulations for secure and safe operation.
• Conducting a thorough inspection of the tools and equipment assigned.
• Safely operating tools and equipment in different configurations as assigned.
• Perform selective demolition.
• Site clean-up.
• Material handling and furniture relocation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Three to seven years' experience in the construction industry.
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent

Skills and Abilities:

• A clear understanding of the construction process; pride in workmanship and attention to details.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety/code requirements.

Special Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communications skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Medium physical workload.
• Employee must be able to exert up to 50 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 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 (https://northwindgrp.com/careers/request-for-reasonable-accommodation-confidential/) 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.