Careers: Skilled Construction Laborer

A skilled laborer possesses knowledge in multiple trades performed on heavy construction projects to produce best in class quality product as a member of our work team.

OCCI is a family owned company, with stable work, year-round. OCCI, has an excellent benefit package, and a unique work environment. An OCCI, Inc. skilled laborer is responsible for safe production of quality work product on OCCI jobsites.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor and safely apply all techniques of heavy construction
• Operating motorized equipment including power tools, saws, hammers, nails and bolts under minimal supervision.
• Work from heights, with fall arrest system
• Assist in the construction or demolishing of bridges and/or structures
• Load or unload structure materials from trucks
• Execute work assignments safely per the Company and project safety rules;
• Produce high quality work product;
• Working during inclement weather, could be exposed to extreme cold and heat, noise and dust from construction operations depending upon project site.
• Attend required training hours
• Self-evaluate work product for conformance to quality of job;
• Work clean and take care of tools and materials;
• Perform as part of a team

OCCI, Inc. located near Columbia, MO specializes in heavy construction projects in a variety of markets, providing innovative techniques with superior quality. With over 30 years of experience, a growing fleet of construction and marine equipment and on-site AISC-certified steel fabrication division, OCCI’s approach to success prioritizes safety, inventive methods, technological advancements and a quality work product. Our focus is to always exceed our client’s expectations in Quality, Safety and Schedule. Members of OCCI, Inc.’s workforce are all individual high-performers that contribute a wide-array of talent to the overall team effort of bringing in each project as a credit to our growing reputation of excellence. Our team members all share the common thread of a strong drive for success, coupled with an infinite desire to learn and develop.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass Federal background check
• Work requires alert individuals with good balance and physical strength.
• Work requires that employees be able to work in a heavy construction environment, which includes working outdoors and in and around construction equipment and vehicle traffic.
• Up to 100% of the job may include heavy physical work, heavy lifting, and pushing or pulling of material that may weigh from 50 pounds or more
• The position requires the individual to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, crawl and work in awkward positions or confined spaces throughout the day
• The position requires the unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back, visual acuity, depth, and color perception
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Provide personal transportation to and from the jobsite
• Attention to Detail
• Knowledge of hand tools and proper care
• Ability to travel and be a positive reflection of the Company
• Drive to learn and grow skill set

Benefits:

• OCCI is an EEO / Affirmative Action employer
• Hourly pay commensurate with experience
• Eligible for Health, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits
• 401k plan available
• Drug-Free Workplace