Job Description
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place General Summary From complex infrastructure to minor construction, Granite Construction offers a unique set of opportunities to gain experience and build your career. As one of the largest diversified construction companies in the nation, you will have the opportunity to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field. This site participates in on-the-job training. Why Choose Granite? Granite’s Benefits and Well-Being program consistently ranks at near the top level for all companies in our industry (and outside our industry as well). A few of the benefits we offer to our employees: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 401K Program with Employer Match up to 6% Company Paid Basic Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Optional Allstate Benefits Voluntary Plans 7 Paid Holidays Build your career with Granite Construction Company Pay Range: $19.00-$26.00 DOE Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood structures, using hand tools and power tools, and conforming to industry standards. Essential Job Accountabilities Selects specified type of lumber or other materials Prepares layout, using rule, framing square, and calipers Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials, using pencil, chalk, and marking gage Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using saws, chisels, and planes Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level Work Experience Must have construction experience / heavy construction preferred Minimum of 1 year experience required Dam or other heavy structure experience highly preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Workers should be able to: Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy Apply shop mathematics to solve problems Plan work and select proper tools Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams Perform a variety of duties which may change often; and rate information using standards that can be measured or checked Work outdoors in all weather conditions Work Safely by Choice Physically, workers must be able to: Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders Reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials Lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see well (either naturally or with correction). About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. J-18808-Ljbffr