General Contractor Assistant

Description:
**Job Overview**:

- The General Contractor Assistant position is responsible for the following:

- overseeing construction operations under the supervision of the Construction Manager
- Work with Construction Laborers side by side to get job completed
- Operating heavy equipment to lift, move, or place equipment or materials
- Driving equipment and vehicles (including tri-axle dump trucks) between sites
- Performing basic duties associated with operating heavy equipment and vehicles

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Operating various construction machines and vehicles: Bulldozers, Crawlers, Skid Loaders, Excavators, Backhoes, Tri-Axle Dump Trucks, Work Vans, etc. in a safe and appropriate manner
- Conducting pre-operational checks on equipment and perform regular maintenance and minor repairs when necessary
- Following all safety procedures while operating equipment
- Performing general construction and maintenance duties including, but not limited to, framing, finishing, underground utilities, final gradings, storm water management, sewer systems, pipe and shovel work, snow removal, etc.
- preparing and securing equipment, maintaining clean and safe work areas, and collaborating and leading with a team of workers to complete each project.
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

**Requirements**:
**Education and Experience**:

- High School diploma or GED
- Relevant experience preferred with operating heavy equipment
- Familiarity with residential and commercial construction practices
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License preferred
- Employment is conditional on verification of clean driving record, background check(s), and pre-employment/random drug testing

**Competencies**:

- Communication
- Technical and mechanical skills
- Capable of working independently and with a team
- Capable of independent problem solving

**Available Benefits**:

- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) and profit sharing
- Paid holidays & vacation/sick time

**Supervisory Responsibility**:

- Leading a team of Construction Laborers and be able to have decision making skills to complete job and guide others when needed

**Work Environment**:

- This job operates in the field and is mostly outdoors

**Physical Demands**:

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; push; pull; climb; crawl; kneel; lift; utilize company-provided equipment; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Some job functions will be performed outdoors and expose the employee to changing weather conditions.

**Position Type / Expected Hours of Work**:

- This is a full-time position and regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.in addition to weekends on an as-needed basis with the ability to work outside of or in addition to those hours as needed.

**Travel**:

- Must be willing to travel and occasionally stay overnight at different job sites.

**Other**:

- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- TB Excavating, a division of Heller’s Gas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer