Laborer - American Samoa - Ahtna Infrastructure & Technologies

Summary

Perform physical labor indoors and outdoors, including movement of material, equipment, and parts between production areas, operating hand/power tools of all types, and various other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites and project locations. May assist other craft workers.

Please note this is a Full-Time, Temporary position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Locates and moves materials, equipment, and parts between work areas of the project location/site to expedite the processing of goods according to pre-determined schedules, needs, and priorities.
• Locates and moves materials to specified production areas using a cart, hand truck, or other equipment, and may be needed to record quantity and type of materials distributed and on hand.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Assists other Ahtna employees in the field/site location.
• General manual labor will include hand tools and provide manual labor support for project activities and site location.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Build and position forms for pouring concrete and dismantle forms after use using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances where construction work will be performed.
• Demo various Architectural finishes, such as, but not limited to, carpeting, ceiling tile, drywall, etc.
• Patch, repair, and install various Architectural finishes, such as, but not limited to, carpeting, ceiling tile, drywall, etc.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Dig ditches/trenches, backfill excavations, and compact/level earth-to-grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools and distribute them to the appropriate locations according to project plans/specifications.
• Requires the ability to properly wear, use, and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) to support all site safety plans.
• Monitor job site for hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
• Possess good housekeeping skills with attention to detail on environmental hazards to reduce personal exposure and potentially spreading hazardous contaminants.
• May escort other workers or subcontractors and ensure safe work practices are constantly employed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance, and the practical application of use.
• Ability to pass a background check and/or obtain and maintain government security clearance if indicated in the position offer.
• Some positions may require U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• OSHA 10 Training Certificate
• Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference

• Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies

• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using one's own drive or initiative.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken and written word.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Commitment to show up to scheduled work shifts.

Working Environment

• May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to)

• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components.
• Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or as business needs dictate

* Knowledge of construction machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance, and the practical application of use.
* Ability to pass a background check and/or obtain and maintain government security clearance if indicated in the position offer.
* Some positions may require U.S. Citizenship. (required)