Union Laborer

This is a seasonal position that we are always accepting applications for.

C. S. McCrossan is a family-owned enterprise with affiliated companies in highway/heavy civil general contracting, aggregate and asphalt materials, steel pipe coating, and real estate -- with locations in Minnesota, Indiana, and Arizona. We are committed to our company’s core values of: Safety, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement.  We are known for our ethics and respectful work culture, and recognized by our customers as an organization that delivers and performs as promised. This commitment is the heart of who we are as a company and is reflected in our dedication to developing the most competent employees in our industry.

Job Overview

Laborers at C. S. McCrossan are typically assigned to one of five different teams, including: underground, asphalt paving, dirt, structures or pit/plant.  The work of a laborer with C. S. McCrossan is physical, includes numerous labor-intensive tasks, and is of a seasonal nature typically occurring between April and November. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Shovel material (dirt, asphalt, etc.) and backfill.
• Carry ladders.
• Prepare the worksite.
• Tip and roll manhole covers.
• Standing for periods of time.
• General demolition tasks.
• Assist with equipment maintenance.
• Direct traffic and trucks.
• Wear personal protective equipment when required.
• Communicate with equipment operators, supervisors and other employees.
• Clean and remove debris from the work area.
• Additional laborer and general construction duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with hand signals.
• General knowledge of the heavy highway construction industry.
• Reliable Transportation.

Work Environment

• There is constant exposure to various weather conditions typical in the states where the work is performed, including noise, dust, and other materials.
• The work environment is in areas where heavy equipment, power tools and traffic are present.
• There is exposure to heights up to 50 feet and depths of up to 80 feet in this construction work environment.
• Demonstrate or be corrected to 20/20 vision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of construction workers will vary depending on the work environment and will often change in real time.

• The employee must be able to lift (including above shoulder or head), move, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to input information, handle, carry (with and without assistance), feel objects, tools (of varying size and weight), or controls.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear, and taste or smell. 
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent exposure to high noise levels.

Safety Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and compliance with all Company safety requirements, policies and safety training.

Benefits are provided through the union

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