Thalle Construction Co. Inc. (“Thalle”) is seeking Laborers for our Equipment Shop department. This position is located out of our Corporate Headquarters in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC, and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, and on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us). The Tully Group is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Compensation rate: Starting at $15.00/per hour

The Laborer will support the equipment department in the maintenance and operations of heavy construction power equipment.

·         Unload and carry materials at construction sites

·         Clean up construction yard and equipment shop of material and debris.

·         Maintenance and washing of heavy construction equipment.

·         Assist mechanics and welders in equipment maintenance.

·         Grounds maintenance.

·         Signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance.

·         Must be willing to complete manual labor

Conduct work with 100% integrity and professionalism

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Position requires independent professional judgment and the ability to resolve most work issues without management guidance.
• Proficient in written and verbal business communications skills.
• Ability to receive written or oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with office and field personnel.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.

Physical Requirements:

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Move heavy objects (94 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
• Move light objects (less than 94 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Heavy lifting with repeated stooping, carrying and bending continually over time (i.e., pick up materials and move to a different location).
• Work long shifts with non-standard break times.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination, quick reaction times.
• Able to sit for long periods of time.
• Able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots.
• Able to walk moderate distances to reach the work area (1/2 mile or more).
• Able to Enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet (or more) off the ground.
• Able to sit in the operator’s seat of equipment and safely reach all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc. required to safely operate the equipment (if authorized for that piece of equipment).
• Capable of sitting in the operator’s seat of equipment and have an adequate field of vision of all instruments, gauges, and warning lights, as well as an acceptable field of vision out of the windows and/or mirrors (if authorized for that piece of equipment).
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.