About Us

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Overview

Job Description: Laborer

The Laborer is responsible for assisting with installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of, but not limited to, the following:

• Underground raceways
• Squaring of foundation
• Helping with forming of foundations
• Pouring and finishing of foundations
• Control house slabs
• Miscellaneous foundations
• Layout of all of the above (consisting of spread, drills shafts, etc.)

They are responsible for assisting with assigned field installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of any type of foundations, buildings, and underground raceways. The Laborer performs this work within an established time frame and ensures that this work is done in conformance with quality work standards, project man-hours, and in the established company guidelines and with regulatory compliance.

Candidate will obtain on the job training while attending the Electrical Apprenticeship Program.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities: Laborer

• Must be able to report to assigned job site location on time as directed.
• Maintain and properly store tools and equipment.
• Proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Accurately organize materials and tools in order to maintain clean and neat work areas.

This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Admin. Services Director.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications for Laborer

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Must work smoothly with others as a member of a team to complete tasks.
• Ability to work 10 hours per day, night shift, 40 hours per week and overtime as required with little or on short notice.
• Clearly understand and comply with Company / Job Safety Requirements (OSHA).
• Ability to add, subtract, divide and use formulas accurately.
• Work in restrictive / tight areas. (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, etc.)
• Must be capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment.
• Accurately read labels, job site maps / direction and manuals and written instructions.
• Ability to visualize completed work prior to installation.
• Must have ability and knowledge to properly give hand signals to operators.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA requirements.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Travel Requirements:

• As required by job assignment.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements:

• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and/or poles.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Must be able to utilize provided construction site sanitary facilities. (Porta-Johns).
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation, heat, cold, and/or wind.
• Light to heavy work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects of 50 pounds.

Pay Range

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.