Construction / Excavation General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Position :                               Laborer

Location :                              Grand Rapids, MI

FT / PT Status :                   Full-Time

Who is Thornapple Excavating?

Over the last 40 years, Thornapple Excavating has expanded to become one of the most well-known names in commercial excavating in West Michigan.  The organization strives to be a leader in earthwork, utility installation, and other commercial excavating services.  With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, customers can count on Thornapple Excavating, Inc. to deliver a high-quality product the first time, every time.

Job Responsibilities :

• Be versatile and perform various duties required such as moving materials around jobsite and hand digging.
• Signaling equipment operators to facilitate work in tight spaces, movement of materials, or other nonverbal communication requirements.
• Ability to adjust to seasonal weather conditions and work for up to 12 or more hours per day.
• Use of various hand tools, such as shovels, come-along rakes, compacters, levels, and other required tools.
• Direct traffic when necessary.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Consistently show up on time and ready to work.

Job Qualifications :

Prior experience in residential or commercial excavating preferred but not required.

Be able to lift up to 60+ lbs.

Comfortable working in a high-stress environment.

Demonstrate a strong work ethic and desire to deliver high-quality work.

Be willing and able to work with crew members and open to alternative ways of getting things done.

Benefits :

100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K with Company Match

Company Outings

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Referral program

Schedule :

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types :

Bonus pay

Ability to commute / relocate :

Greater Grand Rapids, MI

Education :

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience :

Pay varies by experience

Construction / Excavating experience is preferred

Experience and desire to work outdoors in weather elements is highly preferred

License / Certification :

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location : Varies, primarily within 50 mile radius to Grand Rapids, MI

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