Yard Associate/Field Support

Job Title:                                                         Yard Associate/Field Support

Exemption Status:                                   Non-Exempt, Non-Union

Authorization/Supervision:             Yard Supervisor/ General Superintendent

Education:      High School Diploma, or equivalent.  Post high school education related to this construction field.

Experience:    One year of experience in construction or related industry.

Objective:       To assist and work with the Yard Supervisor to ensure inventory management and to provide field support to all crews.

Nature and Scope

Company Environment:  Landwehr Construction, Inc. is a fifth-generation company with its original start in 1895. Landwehr Construction, Inc. is a diverse construction company focusing in areas including, but not limited to, crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy, machinery moving, renewable energy, sitework & utilities, and wetlands specialty. Landwehr Construction, Inc. employs both union and non-union staff and works primarily in the Midwest Region.

Job Environment: This position will require time being spent primarily in an outdoor environment but may require an individual to work in an office setting.  This position will interact on a day-to-day basis with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, administration, other department managers, project managers and support personnel, and will interact with external sources such as trucking companies and fuel suppliers. This is a full-time year-round position. This position may occasionally be required to respond to situations outside of business hours.

Relationships/Management:  The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, other department managers, support personnel and be able to develop effective rapport with the vendor community.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promotes a strong culture of safety throughout the organization.
  • Delivering parts and equipment to job sites.
  • General labor work.
  • Basic maintenance.
  • Assist with securing equipment and small tool rentals as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve situations that occur throughout the work day.
  • Receive/verify and maintain inventory of various small tools/supplies, and miscellaneous construction materials.
  • Maintain yard in an orderly fashion.
  • Operate heavy equipment as needed.
  • Assist with snow removal operations.

Character attributes/behavioral expectations/prior experiences:

  • Must be a team player.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Has an interest in civil construction and is eager to learn.
  • Open, honest, and consistent communicator.
  • Must be able to display a professional manner when dealing with your peers, customers, and vendors at all times.
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks and manage own time efficiently.
  • Must be willing to accept and adapt to change and a fast-paced environment.
  • Needs to be able to take and give directions from and to others.
  • Must be an independent thinker.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license. CDL is preferred and we are willing
  • Regular and predictable attendance.

 

AA/EEO/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Landwehr Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Landwehr Construction - Celebrating 120 years of quality service

Landwehr Construction, Inc. is a fifth-generation company with its original start in 1895. Landwehr Construction, Inc. is a diverse construction company focusing in areas including, but not limited to, demolition, box culverts, highway heavy, utility, crane rental, energy and helical piers. Landwehr Construction, Inc. employs both union and non-union staff and works primarily in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa.