Job Title: Laborer / Carpenter

Location: Grand Rivers, KY (various jobsites)

Company: Jim Smith Contracting Co., LLC

Position Type: Full Time

As a Laborer / Carpenter for Jim Smith Contracting, you will function in a dual-skilled role that involves both general construction labor and basic carpentry work on bridges, box culverts, etc. This position requires physical strength, stamina, and the ability to follow instructions while working on construction sites. Key responsibilities include site preparation, material handling, assisting skilled carpenters, and performing basic carpentry tasks like cutting, assembling, and fastening materials.   This role requires physical stamina, ability to work outdoors in various conditions, and teamwork.   This is a safety sensitive position.  Jim Smith Contracting is a drug free workplace and we have a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy, including THC.

General Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Loading and unloading materials, transporting them to work areas, and ensuring they are organized
• Helping skilled carpenters with tasks such as building forms, setting steel and installing various components
• Building and dismantling temporary structures like bracing, barricades and scaffolding
• Leveling and finishing concrete and assisting with the installation of concrete structures
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment
• Following safety protocols

REQUIREMENTS:

• Related experience preferred
• Familiarity with hand and power tools used in construction
• Motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.

Compensation:

This position is paid according to the pay scale listed in the Laborer's Local 1214 contract.    The hourly pay is dependent upon when a job was bid but ranges between 23.96 and 25.87.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance administered by the Laborer's International Union of North America Local 181
• Pension administered by the Laborer's International Union of North America Local 181

License/Certification:

Company’s Commitment:

Jim Smith Contracting Co., LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We build roads to great communities; it is what drives us to be the best heavy highway contractor. We aim to provide customers with the highest quality products and best value of service, while offering rewarding job opportunities and enhancing the quality of life in the communities that we serve.

The core values that we represent internally and externally are integrity, loyalty, honesty, quality and reliability. We strive to be a great company to do business with, to work for, and to invite into your community.