Traveling Laborer - Based out of Minnesota

General Summary of the Position

Structures has built a national reputation for providing Site Solutions by employing Value-Engineered and Build/Design concepts in Earth Retention and Segmental Pavement Systems for some of the largest and most complex projects in the United States.  The ability of our experienced teams to handle large, complex specialty construction projects makes Structures a valuable resource for the Nation’s top General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Owners.

Our growth has created an opportunity for the right person to join the team as a Traveling Laborer.  This position is based out of Chaska, MN, and requires extensive travel throughout the United States. Structures will make every effort to bring crew members back to their home state approximately every 3 weeks. While traveling, hotel accommodations are paid by the company with an additional per diem incentive included.

Job Summary:

Perform tasks involving strenuous physical labor on Commercial construction projects while safely operating a variety of hand and power tools. Prepare and maintain a safe and clean job site, including, but not limited to, installing earth retention systems, segmental pavement systems, digging trenches, grading aggregate, cleaning up rubble and debris, removing waste materials, and assisting with daily equipment maintenance. 

Work is regularly performed in close proximity to moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that can include inclement weather.

Essential Responsibilities & Functions:

• Complete OSHA 10-hour safety training within the first week of hire


• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral instructions


• Proven ability to work independently and alongside a team of both Structures and other project members


• Attend required training through the local union training center for the apprenticeship program, and continually strive to improve your knowledge of segmental wall and unit paving systems installation standards and practices


• Safely lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects; walk and stand for long periods of time; work in a generally loud environment; and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field and weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and exposure to the sun and dust


• Extensive travel throughout the United States is required 


• Must be punctual and dependable

Other:

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Union affiliation or willingness to take the necessary steps to join the union (MN residents)


• Position requires 8 to 12-hour workdays and occasional weekends, as needed. Must be flexible with working hours.

• Previous Hardscape experience is a plus

Employment Opportunity Includes:

• Rapid advancement opportunities and recognition for outstanding performance


• Aggressive results- based performance bonus package


• Access to newer equipment and cutting-edge technology


• Per Diem Incentive while traveling

Structures, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran or disability status.

Additionally, Structures is a drug-free workplace. All field employees are required to adhere to our zero-tolerance policy on substance abuse. We conduct pre-employment and random drug testing as permitted by local and federal law. Any job offer extended is contingent upon passing a drug screen.