General Construction Worker

Company: Horstmann Brothers
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

We're looking for an experienced hardscape/construction worker with a good work ethic, a history of consistent attendance, and great physical strength and stamina to join our team. You will work alongside a close-knit team of other skilled laborers and tradesmen, to bring our landscape plans to life. tools, and equipment. If you're ready to work hard every day under various conditions, start your application today.

We are a family-owned business in St. Louis and have been in business for over 30 years. We offer competitive pay and a fun work environment.

Responsibilities:
--- Supervises, coordinates, and personally participates in the labor and work activities of the crew and directs on-the-job training of employees in regard to safety, use of equipment, and work method
--- Work with a team installing concrete pavers, natural stone paving, wall stones, concrete block retaining walls, tie retaining walls, drainage projects, trees, shrubs, weeding and bed cleanup, mulching, plant grass seed, gathering and removing litter, snow removal
--- Operate light and heavy equipment, automotive equipment, power tools, and hand tools
--- Hardscape projects include installing paver patios, retaining walls, and install drainage systems

Qualifications:

Experience working on a construction site, understanding of blueprints and construction plans, and knowledge of construction tools, methods, and equipment is required
Physical stamina and physical strength are needed
Own a valid driver's license
Certification required: OSHA 10
--- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in outdoor paver/retaining wall installation
--- Valid Class E Driver's License or ability to get one
--- Knowledge of tools, materials, and practices of grounds maintenance
--- Knowledge and skill in operating automotive vehicles and heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner
--- Ability to follow oral and written instructions over the radio, telephone, and in-person
--- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
--- Good attitude and hardworking
--- Ability to work with a team of people
--- Good attendance and reliable
--- Work outdoors, in extreme temperatures, and in adverse weather
--- Ability to frequently move and/or lift up to fifty (50) pounds and carry it a reasonable distance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than eighty (80) pounds. Requires physical stamina
--- Ability to bend and kneel for a prolonged period of time

About Company:
We are a family-owned company in business for over 30 years in the St. Louis area. We are a full-service landscape company with services including plant installation, bed maintenance, mowing, stone and hardscape installation, irrigation and drainage, landscape lighting, lawn applications, and seasonal leaf removal. Visit our website at www.horstmannbrothers.com to view our work.

Horstmann Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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