Job DetailsJob Location Olathe - Olathe, CO Position Type Full Time Salary Range $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly Description A laborer does physical labor at the retail stores and/or quarry locations. They may prepare sites by cleaning them, loading or unloading materials and removing hazards. A laborer may also run some types of equipment such as a front-end loader or truck. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sand / Gravel pit location: shoveling; watching plant machinery (such as belts, rollers, springs, bearings, etc.) for malfunction and helping with repairs; lifting heavy parts; washing plant area daily; draining pumps and plant in cold weather.
- Excavating laborer: operating compactors, plate tampers, jumping jacks, shoveling, raking, cutting and placing pipe; may require helping check grades for excavators and leveling soil to grade
- Typical working conditions: frequent exposure to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, cold, noise, and other conditions common to pits and commercial / residential construction sites.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma
- Background in construction, landscaping a plus
- Must be 18 years of age
CORE VALUES THAT SHOULD BE ADHERED TO: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Other competencies not listed may be required for specific positions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
- Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves company resources.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds company values.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports company's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands company's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.