Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

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• Instill Safety as a top priority.
• Working with pipe crews installing sanitary, storm, and water utilities.
• Measuring and cutting pipe sections.
• Communicate with the pipe layer to obtain grade shots using a transit.
• Quantity tracking.
• Communicate with loader and backhoe operators.
• Stage materials and rigging pipe to be installed.
• Operating a jumping jack or remote-controlled compactor.
• Pothole underground utilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards for excavations.
• Understand slopes, cuts, and different soil types.
• Experience using chop saws and other misc. tools.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Time Management and organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Travel - This project is located in Midwest Region Subsequent projects will be nationally based.
• Schedule - Work assignment will be weekdays from 7:00am through 3:00pm, with the occasional need to work overtime.
• Construction Site Environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Lifting and carrying material and objects. Exposed to high noise levels.

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.