Open Positions:
Laborer
Laborers will be required to perform tasks involving physical work associated with all aspects of a site excavation project. A site excavation project may include but is not limited to; mass grading operations, underground utility construction that may include all of the following; sanitary sewers, storm sewers and waterlines, road boring and casing, culvert replacement, trenching and directional drilling. In addition, laborers will be required to perform tasks associated with the concrete, asphalt and landscaping. Laborers are expected to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment typically outdoors in all weather conditions depending upon their individual assignments. Safety takes precedence on all Rudzik projects. Laborers must have knowledge of safe operation and driving practices as well as the understanding of all power tools needed to complete a given task. The Laborer will report directly to his Site Foreman and or Project Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work as a part of a crew.
- Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by the Crew leader, Foreman, or Supervisor.
- Operate power tools and construction equipment (skid steers, cut-off saws, road brooms, vibratory compactors, etc.).
- Handle physically demanding construction duties.
Assist crewmembers in placing underground pipes and conduits that involves manual labor. - Performs daily preventative maintenance checks and services on equipment and machines.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Valid unrestricted Driver’s License.
- Rudzik Excavating has a 100% Pre-employment drug testing requirement and performs random drug testing during employment.
Operator
Operators will be responsible for the operation of all required equipment necessary for the completion of any given project. Operators must have an in-depth knowledge and understand of the working limits of the equipment they are operating as well as an in-depth understanding of the project they are currently involved with. Operators must be aware of their surroundings at all times. Operators are expected to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment typically outdoors in all weather conditions depending upon their individual assignments. Safety takes precedence on all Rudzik projects. Knowledge of safe operation and driving practices is expected as well as the understanding of all the equipment needed to complete a given task. The operator will report directly to his Site Foreman and or Project Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Excavation and back filling of trenches as needed for the installation of pipe and precast concrete structures, grading, cut and fill operations and loading of trucks both tandem and off road.
- Placing of shoring and trench boxes, benching of slopes as needed to meet OSHA requirements.
- Operate dozers, excavators, graders, loaders, skid steers, compactors (vibratory, smooth drum, sheep’s foot) and boring machines.
- Operate equipment equipped with various hydraulic attachments (e.g. plate compactors, rock hammers, road saws and moles).
- Understand vehicle mounted GPS systems, how to establish grade and site control points.
- Performs daily preventative maintenance checks and services on equipment and machines.
- Work and communicate with field engineers and site foreman as needed for the successful completion of all projects.
- Completes daily field reports, work directly with the crew when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License.
- OSHA safety training (8 hour minimum).
- Rudzik Excavating has a 100% Pre-employment drug testing requirement and performs random drug testing during employment.
Site Foreman
Site Foremen will be responsible for the supervision and management of all workers assigned to a specific project. Site Foreman will be responsible for the coordination of all activities of the workers engaged in the construction, installation and repair of structures and fixtures. Foremen must work within given tolerances. Assessing information based on the understanding of the project blueprints and or specifications is fundamental to a successful project. Site Foreman must have the ability to delegate responsibilities as needed. The in this field along with following oral and written directions, plans, and blueprints. Foremen report to their direct Supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with Project Managers, Site Supervisor, Client Representative, other contractors, etc.
- Determine sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly and erection. Plan work ahead and assure that resources are available for next day and next week’s work. Prioritize, schedule and communicate plans and tasks to crew members.
- Make proper selections of building materials to conform to project requirements and building codes.
- Assigns workers to tasks, explain the work and supervise the execution of the work. Monitor work performance and productivity of crew members to ensure customer specifications, procedures, safety requirements, etc. are maintained.
- Inspects work performed by staff and subcontractors to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Train new workers in the use of equipment and tools and in safety.
- Maintain accurate time and material records and complete client paperwork as required.
- Maintain accurate time sheets and daily reports.
- Advise superintendents and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.; assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
- Follows company policy and procedure and enforces safety regulations.
- Exercise proper care, maintenance and operation of company equipment.
- Works harmoniously, cooperatively and courteously with others at all times.
- Supervises and coordinates the work of the Equipment Operators, Truck Drivers and Laborers on the job site.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and additional specialized training is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in underground utilities, site excavation and building construction trades.
- Valid unrestricted Driver’s License.
- Safety Certifications (OSHA 8 hour training, Confined space training).
- Rudzik Excavating has 100% Pre-employment drug testing requirement and a random drug testing program during employment.
Truck Driver (Dump)
In addition to both single axle and tandem style dump trucks, drivers will be required to operate off-road trucks utilized within the limits of the construction site. Dump truck drivers will be responsible for the safe operation and daily inspections of their assigned dump body trucks. These trucks will be utilized for the transportation and depositing of all construction materials associated with a site construction project. Drivers must have the physical ability to control, maintain, transport, and dump all site construction related materials as needed throughout the construction project. All dump truck drivers must understand the limits of their assigned trucks and be capable of operating all necessary levers and controls as needed for their assignment. Safety takes precedence on all Rudzik projects. Truck Drivers must have knowledge of safe operation and driving practices and obey all the rules of the road. Truck Drivers will report directly to their Site Foreman and or Project Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Transport on site or offsite all loose materials associated with a construction project and or underground utility site work including but not limited to aggregates of all sizes, sand, fill materials, topsoil, asphalt paving materials and demolition debris.
- Maneuver vehicle within a construction site to include backing up with or without a ground guide utilizing all required foot and hand controls as required to turn, tilt, raise and lower the dump bed and deposit dump bed contents where needed.
- Complete daily inspection of their assigned vehicle at the start of each workday.
- Complete all inspection paperwork, daily load, mileage and fuel logs, and all other logs as required to maintain compliance with DOT standards. Report all vehicle deficiencies to the mechanics supervisor.
- Keep assigned vehicle clean and orderly at all times.
- Operate a loader, forklift, or skid-steer as necessary to load and or unload a vehicle.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B
- Clean Driving Record
- Rudzik Excavating has a 100% Pre-employment drug testing requirement and performs random drug testing during employment.