Seasonal Laborer Operators - Gorham Sand & Gravel Inc.

**Seasonal short or long-term, full-time employment available!**

Our coworkers are passionate, determined, and versatile and as we grow as a company, we are looking for more likeminded people who take pride in their ability to create and build with their hands (and equipment). If you are looking for a job where you can continue to grow, learn a variety of skills, and be surrounded by confident and competent co-workers who care about you and the quality of work, GSG is the place for you. 

Responsibilities

• Assists a skilled or semi-skilled maintenance tradesman as directed
• Performs such duties as repairing roads, cutting grass, demolition work and various other preparatory work for the trades
• Performs simple and elementary work not specifically related to the trades, such as, moving equipment or materials to repair shops, including excavation, spreading top-soil, preparation of soil for grass, grass cutting, and snow removal
• Operates a small truck to pick up items for delivery and drop off to jobsites
• Loads and unloads truck
• Fuels cars, trucks, and heavy equipment
• Lubricates and greases trucks and heavy equipment such as articulated loaders and backhoes
• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less)
• Move light objects (less than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet)
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time (i.e., picks up trash from road side, works under equipment)
• Shovel and rake stone, sand, loam and other earth materials repeatedly or continually over time
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting
• Lift arms above shoulder level (i.e., throws bags and loose trash into a truck, enters the cab of a vehicle, uses a steam cleaner
• Climb ladders or steps to reach objects
• Work cooperatively with other employees and the public
• Enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet off the ground
• Operate excavator using foot and hand controls and sometimes maneuver them in tight spaces
• Routinely inspect safety equipment, lights, horns, tires, and cooling equipment before starting vehicle
• Load trucks to maximize the use of space and distribute weight accordingly, and to ensure safety on the road
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Understand and follow oral and written instruction in the English language
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others

Benefits

We are committed to equitable compensation practices. If you're interested in seasonal work, but don't need some of the benefits outlined below, please get in touch with us to discuss other options available to you. 

• Heath Insurance with 100% Paid Level
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Earned Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay with no waiting period
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance              
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Training & Career Development