Shop Laborer

Granite Construction

The Role

Overview

Clean and maintain vehicles/equipment, perform minor repairs and inspections.

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment operation
  • routine inspections
  • mechanical repairs
  • vehicle servicing
  • equipment cleaning
  • record keeping

Tasks

-Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more. -Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. -May operate equipment including but not limited to skid steers, forklifts, and light vehicles. -Perform routine inspections of shop, vehicles, equipment, and tools. -May assist with minor mechanical adjustments and repairs. -May assist with servicing vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to fueling, oil and filter changes, maintaining antifreeze and coolant levels, and similar servicing procedures. -Cleans vehicle and equipment upholstery and other surfaces by operating a variety of cleaning tools including hoses, vacuums, pressure washers and other equipment. Maintains shop in an orderly condition and free of hazards. -Thoroughly cleans exterior and interior of vehicles and equipment. -Complete and maintain accurate records as required.

Requirements

  • high school
  • teamwork
  • physical dexterity
  • safety sensitive
  • height work
  • shift work

What You Bring

-Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces. -Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily. -Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off. -Related work experience preferred. -Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions. -Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down. -Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment. -Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment. -High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience -Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).

The Company

About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Industrial

Federal Contracting

Aggregates

Asphalt

Asphalt Paving

Utility-Scale Solar

Water Infrastructure

Mineral Exploration

Earthwork

Locks

Dams

Levees

Waterway Protection

Tactical and Military Facilities

Airfield Runway Paving