EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
If you’re interested in becoming a member of one of the most diversified construction companies in our area, please download application below and fax it to (831) 337-5222
Hastings Construction is currently seeking employment for the following positions:
JOURNEYMAN/CARPENTER
Skills and Responsibilities
Read and comprehend work orders to determine stages and types of carpentry projects assigned.
Go through blueprints and drawings to determine project layouts and dimensions.
Install materials, structural elements, fixtures, etc., per instructions provided and ensure that all frameworks are properly installed.
Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic and fiberglass according to provided instructions and construct frameworks such as wall studs and doorframes.
Repair and maintain structures made out of wood including windows, frames and floorings.
Inspect buildings and wooden structures to determine need for additions and repair and communicate information to the lead carpenter.
Repair weather stripping and handle building interior and exterior maintenance work.
Put up siding and drywall and ensure that scaffolding is properly erected and safely in place.
Use a variety of hand and power tools to cut and shape wood and fiberglass in addition to properly placing them in desired areas.
Build countertops and handle cabinet and furniture fabrication duties, along with installing metal doors and setting jambs.
Perform interior renovations by performing repair and maintenance work on furniture and wooden framework.
CARPENTER APPRENTICE
Skills and Responsibilities
Take measurements and calculations to determine dimensions and needed materials
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding and carryout levelling operations
Use a variety of carpentry tools such as circular and drive saws, hammers, and chisels
Clear work areas to ensure that no hazardous materials are present and that sites are ready
LABORER
Skills and Responsibilities
Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures
Clean debris, trash and hazardous materials from construction sites
Dig trenches and pour concrete as instructed
Assist in installing sewerage pipes and drains
Operate forklifts to transport materials and equipment from one place to another on a construction site
Erect temporary structures and scaffolding
Place traffic signs to warn traffic of construction in process
Clean and maintain construction equipment appropriately
Align structural components according to blue prints
Perform roadside maintenance tasks such as trimming trees and clearing shrubs
Load and unload equipment from trucks
Drive trucks carrying materials and equipment from warehouse to sites
Fill potholes to facilitate the construction process
Ensure that all work is being done in compliance with the company’s protocols
Train apprentices and new hires in construction labor work
Use hand tools to cut and shape material as per instructions
PAINTER
Skills and Responsibilities
Apply paint, vinyl and wallpaper, including special papers and fabrics to walls, furniture, and structures
Examine and maintain painted exterior and interior painted surfaces, trimming and fixtures
Prepare surfaces and apply paints, stains, shading stains, and clear finishes
Remove previous paint by means of sandblasting, scraping, sanding, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning
Inspect and refurbish wall surfaces using appropriate materials
Determine, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
Read blueprints and drawings of the premise for the execution of painting job
Order paint supplies and materials
Apply wood finishing by suitably preparing surface
Cover interior walls and ceilings with wallpaper or fabrics
Operate and maintain high pressure, low volume spray machines
Submit finished work orders to supervisor
Provide assistance to semi-skilled or unskilled workers
Operate and maintain various power and manual tools
Maintain logs of Volatile Organic Compound and spray volume
Follow established protection procedures
Clean up job site after work and return equipment and tools
Maintain a clean work environment
COMMERCIAL DRIVER
Skills and Responsibilities
Obtain delivery orders from company and assist in loading items onto delivery trucks
Ensure that all items are neatly and safely stacked inside the truck and that any that are marked fragile are dealt with accordingly
Review delivery instructions prior to starting out to prepare for the journey
Chart out best possible routes keeping traffic and distances in mind
Use maps and GPS to determine unfamiliar routes
Ensure that any delays due to traffic or other unforeseen circumstances are relayed to the office immediately
Drive commercial trucks by following traffic rules and company regulations
Ensure the safety of items on board by checking on them during unusual circumstances such as inconsistent roads
Deliver items to customers’ doorsteps and ask them to verify deliveries
Take customers’ signatures on delivery orders and communicate time and name of person who received the delivery
Verify that all items listed on a daily work order have been delivered
Provide customers with information of safe handling of delivered products
Perform preventative and regular maintenance on trucks to minimize breakdowns on the roads
Ensure interior and exterior cleanliness of the truck
Make sure that delivery information is logged properly in the company database
Relay any feedback or complaints received from customers to the company