Laborer

Are you excited about construction? So are we! Venture General Contracting is hiring for a Laborer to join the team.

Get to know Venture:

• Our relationships: At Venture General Contracting, we mark our success, not in projects completed or profits made, but in the relationships, we've forged; with each other, with our client partners and with our subcontractor partners.
• Our drive to always do better: We value the importance of new approaches and ideas. We recognize that we are stronger as a company when we take the time to listen to others and discuss potential solutions, suggestions for process improvements and other ideas our people bring to the table.
• Our passion for the job: We believe that working hard and having fun should not be separate. We strive to make sure our people can do both.

Position Summary:

The Construction Laborer supports commercial construction operations by performing a variety of physical tasks necessary to maintain project progress, jobsite safety, cleanliness, and productivity. This position assists skilled trades, operates basic tools and equipment, and helps ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards including setting up and taking down temporary structures, barricades, and traffic control.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Understand and use various construction tools and machines.
• Able to follow direction from site supervisors.
• Assist equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled labor when directed
• Operate and care for construction equipment and machines.
• Able to lift and move 50lbs, maintain a standing position, fully kneel and crouch, climb and work off ladders on a consistent basis.
• Able to learn new skills with attention to detail.
• Capable of working in a variety of weather conditions.
• Able to use small construction tools.
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of experience working in the construction industry preferred
• Thorough understanding of correct and safe operation of all related tools and equipment.
• Reliable transportation

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Compensation range is $30.00 per hour to $34.00 per hour.

Comprehensive benefits that support you & your family:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account & dependent care flexible spending account
• 2 weeks of paid time off
• 10 company paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested after two years of employment
• Hired applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonus
• Company paid parking
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly cellphone stipend is provided to support work-related communication.
• Wellness program, including on-site gym

Excited about the company? Visit https://www.ventureseattle.com/about/ to learn more about who we are and what we love to do.