Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary From complex infrastructure to minor construction, Granite Construction offers a unique set of opportunities to gain experience and build your career. As one of the largest diversified construction companies in the nation, you will have the opportunity to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field. Why Choose Granite? Granite's Benefits and Well-Being program consistently ranks at near the top level for all companies in our industry (and outside out industry as well). A few of the benefits we offer to our employees: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • 401K Program with Employer Match up to 6% • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance • Voluntary Short-Term Disability • Optional Allstate Benefits Voluntary Plans • 7 Paid Holidays Build your career with Granite Construction Company! Pay Range: $19.00-$26.00 DOE Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood structures, using hand tools and power tools, and conforming to industry standards. Essential Job Accountabilities • Selects specified type of lumber or other materials • Prepares layout, using rule, framing square, and calipers • Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials, using pencil, chalk, and marking gage • Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using saws, chisels, and planes • Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue • Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level Work Experience • Must have construction experience / heavy construction preferred • Minimum of 1 year experience required • Dam or other heavy structure experience highly preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Workers should be able to: • Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy • Apply shop mathematics to solve problems • Plan work and select proper tools • Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects • Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams • Perform a variety of duties which may change often; and rate information using standards that can be measured or checked • Work outdoors in all weather conditions • Work Safely by Choice Physically, workers must be able to: • Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders • Reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials • Lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds • Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see well (either naturally or with correction). About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
See More Details >>Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! General Summary From complex infrastructure to minor construction, Granite Construction offers a unique set of opportunities to gain experience and build your career. As one of the largest diversified construction companies in the nation, you will have the opportunity to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field. Why Choose Granite? Granite’s Benefits and Well-Being program consistently ranks at near the top level for all companies in our industry (and outside our industry as well). A few of the benefits we offer to our employees: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • 401K Program with Employer Match up to 6% • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance • Voluntary Short-Term Disability • Optional Allstate Benefits Voluntary Plans • 7 Paid Holidays Build your career with Granite Construction Company! Pay Range: $19.00-$26.00 DOE Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood structures, using hand tools and power tools, and conforming to industry standards. Essential Job Accountabilities • Selects specified type of lumber or other materials • Prepares layout, using rule, framing square, and calipers • Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials, using pencil, chalk, and marking gage • Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using saws, chisels, and planes • Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue • Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level Work Experience • Must have construction experience / heavy construction preferred • Minimum of 1 year experience required • Dam or other heavy structure experience highly preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Workers should be able to: • Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy • Apply shop mathematics to solve problems • Plan work and select proper tools • Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects • Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams • Perform a variety of duties which may change often; and rate information using standards that can be measured or checked • Work outdoors in all weather conditions • Work Safely by Choice Physically, workers must be able to: • Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders • Reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials • Lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds • Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see well (either naturally or with correction). About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please . #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Responsibilities And Duties • Report to work on time, dependable, with proper set of tools (see tool list below) • Follow all safety and building requirements established at each job site • Follow Foreman's instructions along with contract documents to coordinate the sequence of work • Ability to layout walls, with a basic understanding of the building plans. • Ability to frame walls and soffits, using metal stud framing materials • Have a basic knowledge of the different types, sizes and gages of metal framing materials • Ability to install backing and able to set HM Door frames in a level and plumb manner • Ability to cut and hang drywall and sheathing in a productive manner • Ability to install acoustical ceiling grid and ceiling tiles in a productive manner • Ability to make accurate cuts around other trade's boxes, pipes, etc. • Track and review daily production goals set by Foreman and Production Manager • Ability to adapt to change in responsibilities as they happen with a positive attitude • Show positive attitude towards leadership and rest of team Skills And Experience Requirements • 1-2 years of successful in field experience as an apprentice • Required to follow all safety policies and procedures of SW Drywall and OSHA • Train to become proficient on tools and all equipment that requires certification • Carry and maintain all operator cards and safety cards • Ability to perform physical tasks (i.e. climb ladders, work from lifts, bending, kneeling, twisting, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions • Ability to follow instructions and maintain an attitude of cooperation with Foreman • Ability to cooperate with co-workers and other trade personnel on all projects • Modest ability to read and interpret contract documents (plans and specifications) • High attention to detail and willingness to improve and learn new skills • Urgent work style that understands productivity is important to work tasks • Set a good example by being respectful to others and by keeping a neat, and organized work area • Willingness to train and lead apprentice employees or co-workers is a plus I'm
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