Skilled Laborer at Gray Ohio Valley in Versailles, Kentucky

Job Description:

Job Title: Laborer

Department: Craft

Reports To: Forman/Site Manager

Status: Non-exempt

Prepared Date: Revised January 22, 2020

Why Gray?

Gray is a top-ranked design-build contractor offering architecture, engineering and construction services to domestic and international customers throughout the U.S. It’s the spirit of the people at Gray – passion, commitment and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work. Our purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives by creating unforgettable customer experiences and great projects. The people of Gray exemplify our core values: we put safety and quality of life first, we are customer and relationship driven and we demonstrate the golden rule - we treat others the way we want to be treated.

Who we want… (Requirements)

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), minimum of three months related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess the ability to read analyze, and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions as well as procedure manuals. Must have basic mathematical skills, including ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or other forms.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Measure distances from grade stakes, drive stakes, and stretches tight line.


• Ability to set concrete forms, tie rebar and place concrete.


• Levels freshly poured concrete.


• Positions, joins, aligns and seals pipe sections.


• Erects scaffolding, shoring and braces.


• Operates miscellaneous tools/equipment such as walk behind compactors, water pump, chipping hammer, drill, vacuum, and sprayer


• Shovels and levels dirt or stone


• Transports materials, tools and supplies.


• Preforms work in accordance with industry and company standards.


• Other duties may be assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level is generally moderate to loud. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.