K-Five Construction Corporation

Laborer - CDL-A

K-Five Construction Corporation

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Job Summary

Westmont, IL

CDL A

0+ Months of CDL Experience

Job Details

Handling Type

Touch Freight (Heavy Touch)

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

0+ (includes CDL students)

Full Description

Why K-Five Construction Corporation?

4th Generation Family Owned and Operated

One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest

Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship

Collaborative Work Environment

Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Job purpose

The Construction Laborer performs tasks involving physical labor on highways and heavy construction projects. This position includes working among one of our established asphalt paving crews, running the back end of a paver, shoveling, raking, asphalt patching, preparation work, and running the bottom grade control on the milling machine.

Duties and responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects; performs manual work in preparing surfaces for paving.

Shoveling and raking asphalt.

Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.

Maintains a clean job site; picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.

Works closely with paving foreman to maintain yield.

Understand paving operations and logistics.

Knows and understands grade control methods and proficient with CAT electronics.

Works well in a fast-paced environment.

Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or HR manager.

Qualifications

Ability to do physical labor (lifting of 50 lbs) and other strenuous physical tasks

Ability to work in all weather

CDL-A commercial driver's license

Attentive to detail and alert always to ensure safety

Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical requirements

The position lifts heavy objects, walks, and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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