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Job Summary

Richards Corporation specializes in sitework. The Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of general construction and sitework duties to support the successful completion of projects. Laborers work as part of a construction crew and assist with daily jobsite activities while following company safety procedures, project specifications, and direction from the Foreman or Superintendent.

The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, safety-conscious, willing to learn, and able to work effectively as part of a team in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with general sitework and construction activities as directed by the Foreman or Superintendent.
Perform manual labor including digging, shoveling, raking, grading, loading, unloading, and moving materials.
Assist with installation of drainage systems, utilities, structures, curbing, sidewalks, and other sitework.
Assist equipment operators with excavation, grading, trenching, and material placement activities.
Maintain clean and organized work areas and assist with daily site cleanup.
Load, unload, move, and properly store tools, equipment, and construction materials.
Assist with traffic control and maintain awareness of vehicles, equipment, and other hazards around the jobsite.
Use hand tools and basic construction equipment safely and properly.
Follow instructions from the Foreman, Superintendent, and other authorized supervisors.
Follow all company, OSHA, project, and customer safety requirements.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain it in good condition.
Attend required safety meetings, training, and toolbox talks.
Assist other crew members as needed to maintain productivity and meet project schedules.
Protect company property, equipment, tools, and materials.
Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, injuries, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Previous construction or sitework experience preferred but not required.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work effectively with others as part of a construction crew.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Willingness to learn new skills and follow established procedures.
Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active construction operations.
Valid driver's license preferred.
OSHA or other construction-related training is a plus.

Benefits/Perks

Career advancement in a growing field
Job Security
Earning Potential
Insurance/401K/ROTH
401K Match
Vacation
Paid Holidays

Compensation: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability, strong compensation, and more, then you’ve come to the right place! The industry needs you!

Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut (CT ABC) is a construction industry trade association representing Merit Shop contractors in Connecticut. As a Chapter of ABC National, our membership of over 200 members is afforded an effective voice in the political system at the local, state, and federal levels. Across the country, ABC represents more than 21,000 members in over 65 Chapters. Based on the merit shop philosophy, we help our members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.

Merit Shop is free enterprise - the belief that all construction contracts should be awarded to the lowest responsible, qualified bidder based on merit, regardless of the company's labor affiliation. We are a voluntary membership organization working to support and advance the entire construction industry. Our membership is diverse; ranging from some of the largest and most established firms in Connecticut to younger firms who have just entered the commercial and public construction market. Membership also consists of both Supplier and Associate members who work side by side with our contractors to move the industry forward.

Is a career in the construction industry for you? Working with an Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut member firm is a great career choice! Plenty of excellent positions are out there, ready for motivated people like you to fill them.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut.

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Benefits of working in Construction

Career advancement in a growing field

It is estimated that 29% of the construction workforce will retire by 2026. By 2031, this number worsens as 41% of the current workforce is expected to retire. Essentially, almost half of the workforce will need to be replaced in just over a decade. With the opportunity to continue to move up in the industry, there is no limit to how high a craft professional can go. With experience, expertise and passion – a craftsperson could become an executive, CEO or owner of their own company. In construction, the only thing limiting your career growth is your desire to move up. (Source: byf.org)

Job Security

With seven out of every 10 jobs available in the United States requiring less than a four-year degree, the current job market is oversaturated with college graduates. By pursuing a craft career, you will be opening yourself up to more possibilities and opportunities. When you complete a technical degree, apprenticeship or craft training certificate, you are highly marketable in the job market. Additionally, with a skills gap and upcoming wave of retirees, there will be a demand for 1 million craft professionals by 2023. This is a staggering deficit, but it makes room for a lot of opportunity for new craftspeople. (Source: byf.org)

Earning Potential

With such a high demand for craft professionals, companies are willing to spend more to get the skills they need. For those in the construction industry, this means they are getting paid higher salaries than ever before. When you factor in these high salaries, less debt and the ability to start earning a wage as an apprentice, craft professionals are getting an early start on making enough money to live comfortably. Each of these benefits alone is enough to make a career in construction worth exploring. But when you look at them together, it is hard to believe they can all come with a single career choice. (Source: byf.org)