Throughout our over 75-year history, Goodwin Brothers’ job has been to build. Come build with us. Goodwin Brothers Construction Company has a career opportunity for a Heavy Industrial/Civil Construction Laborer. Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. prides itself on being a self-performing General Contractor in heavy industrial, municipal and civil type projects. Since 1947, we have instilled the value of long-term relationships built through our commitment to upholding the highest craftsmanship and integrity. We are St. Louis based, family-owned company.

Required Qualifications:

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

A laborer is responsible for general laborer duties on a construction site such as handling materials, preparing the work site, and assisting tradespeople. This position must possess a basic knowledge of using and caring for small tools and equipment. This position must operate with a working knowledge regarding the operation of equipment required for basic tasks that may be performed. Laborers will perform jobsite clean up, loading, unloading or moving materials, digging trenches, compacting earth, assisting other union craft, and removing hazards. Job specifics include:

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.

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