Experienced Laborer

## Overview Landis C. Deck & Sons, a division of H&K Group, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Laborer to become a part of our team. Usually performing their duties in a utility capacity, the Laborer position entails working on construction projects, often transferring from one task to another whenever the situation requires. If you meet the job requirements outlined below, H&K would be happy to consider you for this position. ## Why Work With Us We offer competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus 100% company-paid health benefits and a 401(k) savings and investment plan. Qualifying employees can access tuition reimbursement programs for approved programs, and we provide additional training opportunities including on-the-job training, online courses through the H&K Academy, manufacturer-offered training, and more. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support they need to develop and grow within our company. ## What You'll Do Your work will adhere strictly to OSHA and H&K Safety policies. You'll acquire tools needed for daily operations, measure distances from grade stakes, drive stakes, and stretch tight line. You'll bolt, nail, align, and block up under forms, signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications, and level earth to fine grade specifications. Concrete work includes mixing concrete and smoothing and finishing freshly poured cement or concrete. You'll position, join, align, and seal pipe sections, as well as erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces. ### Paving Duties You may assist with pre-run markings, use a paving lute to fine grade before roller man compacts, operate vibratory plate as needed, shovel asphalt as required, and direct traffic around work area as required. ### Pipe Duties You'll get tools needed for daily operations and set up jobs for daily function such as setting up a pipe laser. You'll operate a Wacker and jumping jack to perform backfilling duties, use cut saws to make pipe proper length, and prep pipe for connection before pipe gets lowered. You'll shoot grades and check grades using laser or conventional methods, perform connection of pipe work, check for proper pipe slope, and prep structures for installation. Other duties will be assigned as needed. ## What We're Looking For You'll need one month of related experience and/or training. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with mathematical skills including ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. You must be able to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions, demonstrate problem-solving abilities, fit test and utilize appropriate PPE as needed, and meet physical requirements including movement and lifting as relevant to the job. ### Physical Demands You'll frequently use hands and arms to finger, handle, reach, and feel. You'll talk and hear regularly, stand, walk, and climb frequently, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. You'll occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision requirements include distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. ### Preferred Experience Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries is preferred. OSHA or other relevant safety certifications are a plus. ## Work Environment You'll be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. You may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is usually moderate. ## About H&K Group Landis C. Deck & Sons Division (formerly Landis C. Deck & Sons Site Contractors) has been a proud member of H&K's heavy civil construction team since 1998. Based in Bernville, PA, we offer complete heavy civil site construction services to the Berks, Schuylkill, Northumberland, Lebanon, and Lancaster County region. H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference. H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Please note: Pre-employment drug testing and pre-employment physical are required.