Description

Title: Skilled Laborer

Location: Kotzebue, AK

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Project Foreman (or his/her designee) perform general labor on construction sites to include material handling, specialty trades support, operating tools and light equipment. Successful candidate will be reliable, experienced in working around construction sites, and capable of working independently as well as in a team environment in a safe and productive manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Site preparation including clearing and preparing the area for construction
• Perform setup at the job site. Assist with demolition and removal of buildings, equipment, and debris
• Perform daily cleanup including removing debris and unused materials
• Material handling including loading, unloading and moving supplies
• Operating hand tools and power tools
• Provide support as needed for specialty trades
• Follow established safety rules and regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow instructions from supervisors
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of job construction site safety as well as the ability to complete a company specific online safety orientation
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Follow safety regulations and company safety policies and procedures
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions
• Valid Alaska driver's license preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to work standing up, walk, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment
• Speak and listen, both over the phone and in person to customers and co-workers
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to work in a seated position, climb or balance and taste or smell
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 75lbs, and occasionally lift and/or more 75-100lbs
• Vision requirements include: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more!

Apply online at our website: https://kikiktagruk.applicantpool.com/jobs/

Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job.  KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders, and their Descendants.

Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check.

The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.  

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