Industrial/Civil Laborer, Journeyman or Apprentice

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma.
• This posting is open to Journeyman Laborers and Apprentices. To be considered as an Apprentice you must have:
  • 1+ years of  experience in a farming, manual labor, mechanical/machine shop, or construction work environment  
  • Prior experience in an outdoor job that worked in all weather conditions 
• Some experience in civil or heavy industrial construction is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to carry, lift, or hold building materials and use tools weighing 5 to 75 pounds
• Demonstrated ability to climb and work on ladders, a variety of surfaces, and heights
• Must be able to pass a drug test. Background checks are run on all new hires. 
• Member of the Mid-American Carpenters Union, or the ability to join.

• Prepare construction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards.
• Operate various equipment, hand, and power tools applicable to the task.
• Effectively use layout tools and measurement tools.
• Load or unload construction materials, pipe, and equipment.
• Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, using pick, rake, shovel, etc.
• Consolidate concrete during placement
• Dig up existing pipes and lines.
• Prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines.
• Maintain an awareness of surroundings to ensure the safety of self and others when working around heavy equipment, and people at all times.
• Remove, fill, or compact earth.
• Assist all workers and perform daily job site housekeeping and cleanup.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.