Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

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Kitchell seeks a skilled Laborer in Phoenix, Arizona. Join our growing Arizona region and build a long‑term career at one of the most innovative and growth‑oriented building companies in the United States. The Construction Field Laborer will be responsible for carrying and loading materials, tools, or any variety of equipment as directed.

• Sweep and clean areas of the construction site.
• General housekeeping during construction, this includes but is not limited to the removal of waste, clearing pathways, and movement of materials as needed.
• Watering the site to mitigate dust concerns.
• Manning Lifts as needed, to ensure the movement of personnel.
• Act as a spotter for Lifts on‑site as needed.
• Manning the Gate to allow material deliveries, to prevent public access, and as needed to ensure a safe secure site.
• Traffic Control to assist vehicles in finding authorized entrances, exits, parking areas, and loading and unloading zones.
• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Assistance help build and maintain the ICRA structures.
• Trenching as needed to assist the trades in installing required electrical or plumbing. Generally, trenches are dug by machine; there is a need to clean out the spill by hand.
• Operate a forklift as needed. If needed Kitchell will train the individual on the operation of a forklift.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school and/or GED equivalent preferred.
• No experience required.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Record with no restrictions or suspensions.
• Ability to drive a motorized vehicle.

• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to be flexible and deal with evolving and conflicting priorities by pivoting from one task to the next.
• Ability to speak up and ask questions when unsure.
• Willingness to learn and conduct varying tasks as needed.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently inspects the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, while wearing personal protective equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

• Reading and communicating plans.
• While performing the duties of this job, the position is very active and the employee is frequently standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, digging, trenching and climbing throughout day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Operating heavy equipment and hand tools.

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell’s core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services.

Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in‑house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross‑training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Construction