Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Construction Laborer to work in the Grand Rapids, MI area. This position offers a variety of great benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.Position Description: Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction projects jobsites.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: - Review jobsite needs with Foreman and Superintendents to fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment.
- Perform physical labor to assist with jobsite clean-up, rough carpentry, site logistics, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, construction waste areas, and additional job assignments as directed.
- Inventory supplies and give supply orders to Foreman for re-stocking.
- Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
- Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
- Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
- Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
- Perform selected demolition.
- Participate in activities of subcontractors and suppliers.
- Review project perimeter for security and cleanliness daily, participate in end of day clean-up activities.
- Perform fire watch duties and construct scaffolding as needed.
- Manage dumpster vendor schedule and maintain dumpster areas for cleanliness and organization.
- Perform as spotter for heavy equipment operators.
- Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
- Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to supervisor for immediate resolution.
- Track production of completed tasks.
- Assist other craft workers in their trades as directed.
- Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications: - Minimum of 1 year of general construction industry experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing
- Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings (e.g., shop, structural, blueprints, sketches, and/or building plans), specifications, scopes of work, vendor tags, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities
- Knowledge of machines and tools for uses, repair, maintenance
- Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments
- Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks
- Ability to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy
- Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
- Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment
- Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
- Reliable transportation required
- Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.
Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for 40 years.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with a company match; paid holidays and vacations; tuition reimbursement. To learn more, go to or click below to directly contact your recruiter.