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Custodian (7:30am - 4:00pm)
The University of Kansas, Lawrence
Position OverviewWork schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pmFacilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. The incumbent will be responsible for performing routine custodial work in an assigned area. Employee sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpeted areas, dusts and cleans offices, classrooms and cleans/disinfects restrooms. Strips, waxes and polishes floors/furniture. Collects and removes trash. Cleans exterior approaches to the building. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. Newly announced tuition assistance program offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and dependents! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistanceThe University actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.Job Description40% - Office, Classroom and Facilities Maintenance: Vacuums, bonnets and extracts carpeted areas using appropriate equipment and chemicals. Dust mops clean tile floors, wet mops stains and spots on tiled floors using paid method and semi-automatic scrubbers. Empties trash, using special care in research and lab areas, cleans containers and replaces liners. Dusts furniture, blinds and other surfaces. Cleans glass, ledges, chalk and dry marker boards. Some work locations require attention to bio-hazards.15% - Hallways, Stairways, Elevators, Entrances and Exteriors: On resilient surfaces, dust mops, scrubs and burnishes with a variety of specialized equipment. Wet mops spots and stains on tiled areas and floor mats. Spot cleans walls, doors, carpets, jams, and kickplates. Washes windows and rails. Dusts and polishes surfaces. Cleans fire extinguishers cases and reports damaged and/or missing equipment to the supervisor. Cleans display cases, drinking fountains, furniture, etc. Cleans exterior entrances daily, removing snow and ice when necessary. Checks and maintains exterior areas, handicap access ramps and equipment, elevator cabs and doors, etc.15% - Floor Maintenance: Strips floors, chemical detergent scrubs in non-carpeted areas. Burnishes tile floors, bonnets and deep extracts carpeted areas, cleans and maintains specialty floors such as wood, cork, quarry tile, etc. using a variety of automatic equipment. Follows associated safety procedures in order to avoid injury to self, others, and equipment damage.15% - Restroom/Shower Cleaning: Cleans and disinfects sinks, stools, urinals, sanitary napkin receptacles and trash containers. Cleans and polishes fixtures, wet mops floors, dusts and cleans all surfaces. Replaces soap and paper goods. Cleans floor drains and adds water according to established schedule. Scrubs walls, detergent scrubs floors with semi-automatic scrubbing equipment. Acid cleans urinals and toilets. All work is performed following standard procedures and safety precautions.5% - Supplies, Chemical and Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and performs minor maintenance on hand tools and mechanized equipment such as burnishers, scrubbers, dry/wet vacuums, etc, reporting equipment malfunctions or repairs that are not minor to supervisor. Remains knowledgeable concerning proper use and purposes of chemicals, the proper mixing of chemicals, and associated safety procedures in order to avoid injury to self, others, and equipment damage.5% - Other Related Work: Includes but is not limited to locking and unlocking building doors, assisting in other areas/buildings with special university events and emergencies. Reports building repair needs and concerns to supervisor. Reports and turns in all found items according to established policy. Raises and lowers flags in certain university buildings and areas. Participates in training sessions and in-service classes. Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as assigned. Assists with snow removal and surface treatment.5% - Performs other related work as assigned.Position RequirementsCarry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without accommodation.Work under a variety of extremes of temperature and weather, both inside and outdoors.Work overtime as needed.Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather if required.Required QualificationsNone required.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations.Custodial experience in large residential or commercial buildings.Knowledge of and experience with the operation, use, and care of vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.Advanced training in custodial and high-volume cleaning operations.Experience interacting with customers and/or the public.Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application.Application review begins Monday, March 11th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact Information to ApplicantsBill [email protected] Salary Range$13.50Work Schedule7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday- FridayApplication Review BeginsMonday March 11, 2024Anticipated Start DateMonday April 1, 2024Apply to Job
Custodian (6am - 2:30pm)
The University of Kansas, Lawrence
Position OverviewFacilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. The incumbent will be responsible for performing routine custodial work in an assigned area. Employee sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpeted areas, dusts and cleans offices, classrooms and cleans/disinfects restrooms. Strips, waxes and polishes floors/furniture. Collects and removes trash. Cleans exterior approaches to the building. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. Tuition assistance program offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and dependents! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistanceThe University actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.Work schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pmJob Description40% - Office, Classroom and Facilities Maintenance: Vacuums, bonnets and extracts carpeted areas using appropriate equipment and chemicals. Dust mops clean tile floors, wet mops stains and spots on tiled floors using paid method and semi-automatic scrubbers. Empties trash, using special care in research and lab areas, cleans containers and replaces liners. Dusts furniture, blinds and other surfaces. Cleans glass, ledges, chalk and dry marker boards. Some work locations require attention to bio-hazards.15% - Hallways, Stairways, Elevators, Entrances and Exteriors: On resilient surfaces, dust mops, scrubs and burnishes with a variety of specialized equipment. Wet mops spots and stains on tiled areas and floor mats. Spot cleans walls, doors, carpets, jams, and kickplates. Washes windows and rails. Dusts and polishes surfaces. Cleans fire extinguishers cases and reports damaged and/or missing equipment to the supervisor. Cleans display cases, drinking fountains, furniture, etc. Cleans exterior entrances daily, removing snow and ice when necessary. Checks and maintains exterior areas, handicap access ramps and equipment, elevator cabs and doors, etc.15% - Floor Maintenance: Strips floors, chemical detergent scrubs in non-carpeted areas. Burnishes tile floors, bonnets and deep extracts carpeted areas, cleans and maintains specialty floors such as wood, cork, quarry tile, etc. using a variety of automatic equipment. Follows associated safety procedures in order to avoid injury to self, others, and equipment damage.15% - Restroom/Shower Cleaning: Cleans and disinfects sinks, stools, urinals, sanitary napkin receptacles and trash containers. Cleans and polishes fixtures, wet mops floors, dusts and cleans all surfaces. Replaces soap and paper goods. Cleans floor drains and adds water according to established schedule. Scrubs walls, detergent scrubs floors with semi-automatic scrubbing equipment. Acid cleans urinals and toilets. All work is performed following standard procedures and safety precautions.5% - Supplies, Chemical and Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and performs minor maintenance on hand tools and mechanized equipment such as burnishers, scrubbers, dry/wet vacuums, etc, reporting equipment malfunctions or repairs that are not minor to supervisor. Remains knowledgeable concerning proper use and purposes of chemicals, the proper mixing of chemicals, and associated safety procedures in order to avoid injury to self, others, and equipment damage.5% - Other Related Work: Includes but is not limited to locking and unlocking building doors, assisting in other areas/buildings with special university events and emergencies. Reports building repair needs and concerns to supervisor. 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Student Maintenance Assistant
The University of Kansas, Lawrence
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Utility Inspection Technician
Reconn Utility Services, Lawrence
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Project Superintendent
Mar Lan Construction, Lawrence
Company DescriptionMar Lan Construction is a general contracting company located in Lawrence, KS. We specialize in design build, design assist, negotiated and construction management delivery systems for commercial and industrial projects in Lawrence, Douglas County, and the surrounding area. Our focus is on three types of project delivery - negotiated, construction management, and design/build, which allow for the best results for the project owner. All team members conduct themselves with a high level of professionalism and are selected based on their expertise. We prioritize value engineering to ensure successful projects for our clients.Role DescriptionWe are hiring for a full-time on-site Project Superintendent role located in Lawrence, KS. The day-to-day tasks of the role include supervising, overseeing, and directing all aspects of the construction of commercial and industrial projects. The Project Superintendent will ensure compliance with building plans and specifications, and manage the project's daily schedule. Additionally, they will be responsible for maintaining construction records, monitoring safety procedures and ensuring that the construction site is always tidy and safe.Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in the commercial construction sector as assistant or primary superintendent.Excellent understanding of construction procedures and safety guidelines.Experience supervising and leading construction teams and overseeing various types of projects from ground up to interior finishes. Demonstrated proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints and specifications.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with architects, contractors, and other relevant parties.Ability to manage schedules and ensure that deadlines are met.Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Capacity to multitask and work well in a team dynamic.General knowledge of Microsoft Office, Procore, PlanGrid, and other construction industry software tools.
Custodian (10:30pm - 7am)
The University of Kansas, Lawrence
Position OverviewFacilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. The incumbent will be responsible for performing routine custodial work in an assigned area. Employee sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpeted areas, dusts and cleans offices, classrooms and cleans/disinfects restrooms. Strips, waxes and polishes floors/furniture. Collects and removes trash. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. Newly announced tuition assistance program for Spring 2023 semester offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and dependents! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistanceWork Schedule: Sunday-Thursday nights, 10:30pm-7:00am with overtime and after hours call back as needed.Job Description40% - Office, Classroom and Facilities Maintenance: Vacuums, bonnets and extracts carpeted areas using appropriate equipment and chemicals. Dust mops clean tile floors, wet mops stains and spots on tiled floors using paid method and semi-automatic scrubbers. Empties trash, using special care in research and lab areas, cleans containers and replaces liners. Dusts furniture, blinds and other surfaces. Cleans glass, ledges, chalk and dry marker boards. Some work locations require attention to bio-hazards. 15% - Hallways, Stairways, Elevators, Entrances and Exteriors: On resilient surfaces, dust mops, scrubs and burnishes with a variety of specialized equipment. Wet mops spot s and stains on tiled areas and floor mats. Spot cleans walls, doors, carpets, jams, and kickplates. Washes windows and rails. 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KU Recycling Technician
The University of Kansas, Lawrence
Position OverviewThis is full-time position in KU Operations. Responsibilities include collecting recycling from a variety of locations across campus, providing customer service to campus departments through personal interactions during collections, as well as working collaboratively with other full-time and student hourly employees and the Recycling Operations Coordinator. Requires driving a 1.5-ton box truck. New updated hourly rate of $17/hr. Because equity is one of the three foundational pillars of sustainability, the KU Center for Sustainability strives to include equity and social justice in all employees' day-to-day work. The role of the Recycling Technician in this regard is to: Demonstrate an effort to understand the individual and collective role in creating inclusive environments and participate in DEI professional development opportunities to enhance that rolePromote an institutional culture that values and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to sustainability initiativesSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8AM-5PM (some weekends may be required during high volume collection periods)Job Description55% - Recycling Collection - Ensure efficient recycling collection throughout the campus community by following assigned collection routes and schedules.30% - Recycling Processing - Ensure recycling is processed in a timely manner at the KU Recycling Warehouse, including unloading mixed recycling into compactor and operating commercial baler.10% - Customer Service - Provide remarkable customer service to various departments across campus through interactions during recycling collections. Monitoring emails and service requests.5% - Other duties as assigned.Position RequirementsPerform heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation Willing to work a flexible schedule Must have and maintain a Driver's License throughout employmentRequired QualificationsNone.Preferred QualificationsExperience operating any of the following equipment: 1.5-ton box truck, forklift, and/or a commercial baling equipment.Knowledge of and familiarity with KU facilities, services, and processes.Commitment to recycling and environmental sustainability.Experience providing customer service, organizational and leadership skills.Experience working in a warehouse environment or materials handling.Additional Candidate InstructionsPlease include a resume addressing how you meet the required qualifications, cover letter, and the names and contact information to three references along with your completed online application.Application review will begin Monday, April 22nd and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.Contact Information to ApplicantsJosh [email protected] Salary Range$17.00/hrWork ScheduleMonday to Friday, 8 AM-5 PM (some weekends may be required during high volume collection periods)Application Review BeginsMonday April 22, 2024Anticipated Start DateMonday May 6, 2024Apply to Job
Custodian - Residential Day Shift (8:00am - 4:30pm)
The University of Kansas, Lawrence
Position OverviewFacilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. The Custodian will be trained in a variety of duties including general cleaning and sanitation of residential bath areas; general floor care and cleaning, both carpeted and hard surface floors; operating and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment used in floor maintenance; collecting and removing all trash from public and service areas; moving furniture, appliances, and supplies in and out of residence halls as directed; and setting-up equipment and furniture for special programs.In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities, including Tuition Assistance following one year of service. KU is a great place to work!Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM- 4:30PM with the potential for rotating weekends.Job Description30% - Bath Facilities: Cleans/sanitizes bath fixtures including toilets, lavatories, floors, mirrors, counter tops, tile walls, partitions, showers, and hardware up to several times daily. Also empties waste cans, sanitary napkin receptacles, and replenishes consumable supplies before supplies are exhausted in the bath areas, up to several times daily. A number of ad-hoc cleaning assignments require special training in avoiding bio-hazards and are followed with specialized chemical treatment of surfaces. All work is performed following standard procedures and safety precautions.30% - Common Living Areas: Vacuums, bonnets, and extracts carpeted floors using semi-automatic equipment. Equipment varies in complexity and danger of operation and mixing chemicals as well as adjustments to manual and auto settings for proper and/or safe operation. Uses specialized tools and equipment to clean hard surface floors in common areas, student rooms, etc., each requiring a range of knowledge of proper care on a variety of hard surfaces, using pail/chemical method and semi-automatic scrubbers that require skills and experience for proper and safe operation. Incumbent cleans public areas by dusting, polishing, and rearranging furniture to standard arrangements; cleaning, inspecting, and adjusting blinds as needed; washing walls, windows, and doors as assigned; cleaning water fountains and emptying non-toxic waste receptacles; and miscellaneous furniture moving and set-up; all following standard procedures and safety precautions.15% - Entrances, exteriors, elevators, etc.: On a variety of resilient surfaces, dusts, mops, scrubs, and burnishes with a variety of specialized equipment. Wet mops spots and stains on tile areas and floor mats. Spot cleans walls, doors, carpets, jams and kickplates. Washes windows and rails. Dusts and polishes surfaces. Cleans fire extinguisher cases. Cleans display cases, telephones, drinking fountains, etc. Cleans exterior entranceways up to several times daily. Cleans snow and ice. Checks and maintains exterior dock areas, handicap access ramps and equipment elevator cabs and doors, etc.15% - Private Living Areas: Prepares empty student rooms for occupants by cleaning and polishing furniture; washing walls, windows, and blinds; cleaning closets, drawers, cabinets, and light fixtures; cleaning and maintaining floor surfaces. Prepares beds by stripping, cleaning, and replacing mattresses as directed. Moves and/or arranges furniture to standard floor plan.5% - Supplies, chemicals and equipment maintenance: Equipment used ranges from hand tools to more advanced (and potentially dangerous) high-speed and semi-automatic cleaning equipment. Performs daily required maintenance on a variety of tools and equipment. Maintains clean, organized, and stocked supply carts/closets, etc. Reports equipment repair and maintenance needs/concerns to supervisor. Mixes caustic and/or toxic chemicals to MSDS specifications to avoid improper use or exposure to self or others. Includes cleaning storage and operation areas used by residents or staff.5% - Other assigned tasks: Follows safety policies regarding use of supplies, tools and equipment. Performs other duties related to cleaning or maintenance as assigned including working at similar tasks in another facility to cover for absent staff or extra staffing needs. Works alone or as part of a crew from other units to set up summer conference program areas. Special projects as assigned. Moves appliances and supplies in and out of halls as directed to clean. Reports and turns-in lost items to appropriate persons. Reports any suspicious incident or persons to supervisor and/or KUPD or Complex Director staff. Participates in training sessions and in-service classes or workshops. Position RequirementsAbility to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds frequently and the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without accommodation.Ability to bend, stoop and/or kneel frequently.Ability to work on step ladders.Physical strength sufficient to stand the strain of working long hours at custodial tasks.Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.Willingness and ability to work under a variety of extreme temperature and weather. Required QualificationsNone.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations.Custodial experience in large residential or commercial buildings.Knowledge of and experience with the operation, use, and care of vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.Advanced training in custodial and high-volume cleaning operations.Experience interacting with customers and/or the public.Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application.Application review will begin Friday, April 26th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.Contact Information to ApplicantsJessica [email protected] Salary Range$13.50/hrWork ScheduleSchedule: 8AM- 4:30PM with the potential for rotating weekends.Application Review BeginsFriday April 26, 2024Anticipated Start DateMonday May 13, 2024Apply to Job
Postdoctoral Researcher
The University of Kansas, Lawrence
Position OverviewThe University of Kansas (KU) is excited to announce a postdoctoral research opportunity to advance construction safety. This position is funded by the Craig and Diane Martin National Center for Construction Safety (NCCS) established in the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering, School of Engineering. The postdoctoral position is full time for two years under the supervision of Dr. Chien-Ho Ko. The term can be continued conditioned on satisfactory performance in duties. The successful candidate must have appropriate work authorization and be physically present by the start date of employment.The NCCS provides a unique opportunity to facilitate proactive safety management research. The intention is to break new ground in all aspects of construction safety. The NCCS operates with a "reduction-to-practice" philosophy, guiding research approaches in a way that maximizes value to the industry and focuses on discoveries that are directly translatable to professional practice.KU was established in 1866. It is one of just 65 invited members of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and is the state's flagship university. The University is located in Lawrence, Kansas, which has been ranked as the 6th best college towns in the United States. Job Description75% - Research: Engaging in research, writing proposals for external funding, presenting at professional conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and preparing reports.25% - Administration: Organizing conferences and meetings, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, compiling NCCS's publications, managing construction safety certificate program, maintaining website, and managing NCCS's files and documents. Position RequirementsWork location statement - This position is required to work on-site.Required QualificationsPh.D. in an engineering or science field, including (but not limited to) mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering, civil engineering, and construction engineering.Prior experience with writing proposals for external funding.Evidence of ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.Evidence of ability to develop research products, including hardware, software, method, or process.Prior experience with organizing activities.NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.Preferred QualificationsAcademic award winners.Patent inventors.Additional Candidate InstructionsOnly complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete application includes an online application form, resume, cover letter, names, and contact information for three professional references.Review of applications begins on April 26, 2024 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact Information to ApplicantsDr. Chien-Ho Ko, [email protected] Salary Range50,000Work ScheduleStandard HoursApplication Review BeginsFriday April 26, 2024Anticipated Start DateMonday June 3, 2024Apply to Job
Senior Estimator
Pyramid Consulting, Inc, Lawrence
Immediate need for a talented Senior Estimator. This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Lawrence, PA(Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.Job ID: 24-13545Pay Range: $69k - $72k/annum. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), PTO, Vacations, Paid Holiday's pay and MORE!Key Responsibilities:Travel to sites and lead offices for lead generation, follow up, and collaboration with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors to determine total costs.Prepares and estimates budget costs for construction by studying plans and jobsite specifications; utilizes software to write and present budgets, reports, project plans and communicates expectations with project team, Costing Manager, and clients, including but not limited to: Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses for jobs.Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.Assess the risk levels associated with potential projects; determine if projects can be accomplished by the company.Assist operations team in identifying, writing, and estimating changes to jobsites and contract specifications.Close sales by working with the Sales Rep and communicating prospective clients via phone call on an ongoing basis to ensure that contracts and bids are won, in accordance with the customers' specifications and budget, and are delivered quickly.Utilize templates and software to send contracts and documents of approved estimates, bids, quotes, budgets, Master service agreements, to clients.Provide strategic leadership to the Construction team, in a formalized pre-construction, material take off ensuring Project Managers are provided with initial project material budget. Address any concerns of the field personnel.Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction Guidelines.Live the Golden Rule and 5 Core Values of the Company in every interaction the employee has on behalf of the Company.Perform additional duties as needed.Key Requirements and Technology Experience: CommunicationCollaborationMechanical AptitudeAttention to DetailManual DexterityBasic Math skillsProblem-solving skillsPhysical demands and work environment:Minimum age of 18.Must be able to walk, stand, sit, see, hear, and speak for extended periods of time. Incumbent must be able to climb ladders, crouch, and bend.Will be working near moving equipment and machinery, power tools. Must be able to operate both hand and power tools, including saws, drills, hammers, etc.Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 100 pounds on a frequent basis.Must be able to travel independently to project sites.Will be exposed to climate conditions when traveling to and visiting project sites. Worksites may include exposure to dust and dirt.High school diploma or equivalent is required.Successfully pass a DOT Medical Examination.Requires valid drivers' license and reliable transportation.U.S. citizen or proof of legal residency.Previous construction knowledge is a benefit..Must periodically pass random drug screening.Our client is a leading Construction Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.