The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance and repair activities and performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance street and storm drainage systems.  

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates trucks and equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.  
• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as excavator w/ GPS, backhoe, dozer, skid-steer, forklift, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, and hydraulic excavators. (Any of the equipment mentioned could be track or wheel operation)
• Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, road grater or front-end loader.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Plows snow and salts roads according to departmental policy.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Maintains / schedules equipment service and maintenance logs.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Time Management.
• Thoroughness.
• Customer/Client Focus.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervision responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.

The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move with assistance up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday; shift hours can range 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

No typical travel with a personal vehicle is expected for this position, but local travel to various worksites is required using company vehicles. 

Required Education and Experience

• High School GED
• Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two-year college, university or technical school for Construction or Excavation.
• 2-years of equivalent related experience in the construction / excavation industry.
• CDL, Class A preferred. 
• Lead or supervisory experience, minimum 1 year. 
• Related experience or training preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excavation equipment GPS dirt work experience.
  
  

AAP/EEO Statement
Abode Companies Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EOE) employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service or any other state protected class.  Our equal employment opportunity philosophy applies to all aspects of employment including job benefits, social activities, hiring, recruiting, training, promotion, and compensation.  All employment related decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status.  Any employee who is found to have engaged in discrimination in violation of this policy will be subject to corrective action, up to and including discharge.  Abode Construction Inc. also complies with its obligations to offer reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants and employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Department: Excavation
Reports To: Director of Excavation
FLSA Status: RFT / Hourly / Non-Exempt

To apply, please email your resume and or application to Julie in Human Resources  customerservice@abodeconstruction.com

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The foreman is a working foreman, and supervises a crew of laborers in the installation of pipe, underground utilities, concrete, and other miscellaneous materials.  The Foreman provides support to the Excavation Director, in addition to leading a crew in guidance and assistance to the other Excavation and heavy equipment operators.  Ideally we would prefer our Foreman also be a Heavy Equipment Operator

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervises a crew of up to 4 employees and prioritizes work.
• Works with the Excavation Estimator.
• Preferred Heavy Equipment Operator.  Equipment list: excavator, enloader, backhoe, dozer, skid, forlift, tractor, and CDL 
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Conducts regular tailgate safety meetings.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and time frames.
• Ensures his project job site has all of its materials, permits, swpp, bonds, locates, equipment, and project schedules. 
• Maintains / schedules equipment service and maintenance logs.
• Enforces all company and job site safety policies and procedures.
• Enforces all client-required safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements, including crewmember discipline and documentation.
• Submits crewmembers’ timesheets to payroll by deadline.
• Attends company operation meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Decision Making.
• Leadership.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Problem Solving.
• Project Management.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility
The position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, shift hours can range 6:30 a.m. to 6:30  p.m., 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High School GED
• Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two-year college, university or technical school for Construction or Excavation.
• 2-years of equivalent related experience in the construction / excavation industry.
• CDL, Class A preferred. 
• Lead or supervisory experience, minimum 1 year. 
• Related experience or training preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excavation equipment GPS dirt work experience.
  
  

AAP/EEO Statement
Abode Companies Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EOE) employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service or any other state protected class.  Our equal employment opportunity philosophy applies to all aspects of employment including job benefits, social activities, hiring, recruiting, training, promotion, and compensation.  All employment related decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status.  Any employee who is found to have engaged in discrimination in violation of this policy will be subject to corrective action, up to and including discharge.  Abode Construction Inc. also complies with its obligations to offer reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants and employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Title: Excavation Foreman
Department: Excavation
Reports To: Director of Excavation
FLSA Status: RFT / Hourly / Non-Exempt

To apply, please email your resume and or application to Julie in Human Resources  customerservice@abodeconstruction.com

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The Pipe Layer will report to the Director and or Foreman for daily assignment(s).  The Pipe Layer is responsible for preparing and installing underground pipelines in preparation for road construction, in addition to having the general responsibility to provide support and assistance to the other Excavation and heavy equipment operators.

Abode job site with excavation in progress.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reports to shop at the start of shift for the daily assignments.  Routine duties are performed with minimal supervision with occasional check of work while in progress, and work being reviewed upon completion.
• The responsibilities of the Pipe Layer include, but are not limited to: General install of sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems. 
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
• Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisor.
• Cut pipes to required lengths. 
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction.
• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing. 
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers. 
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue. 
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices. 
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials. 
• Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools.
• Other general labor and construction related duties as required. 
• Cleans up jobsites and fills scrap dumpsters by hand, using carts, wheelbarrows, and barrels.
• Assists with loading or unloading trucks as needed.
• Conducts weekly inventory of materials in storage area and reports to supervisor.
• Unloads materials from vendors’ delivery trucks at storage area, checks accuracy of delivery ticket and signs receipt for materials.  Reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Assists with basic and minor callbacks.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Prioritizes assigned tasks.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Equipment cleanliness and maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates both in a professional office environment and a job site environment. Office Environment – While performing the duties of this role, the employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  Job site environments – While performing the duties of this role, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools.
• Ability to stand, crouch, and climb to perform repairs, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Vision (with correction) sufficient for reading and performing assigned tasks.
• Basic arithmetic ability needed to take inventory and figure measurements.
• Job involves occasional climbing stairs while carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds when the job cannot be stocked any other way.
• Job is exposed to airborne dusts, and elements associated with new construction, moderate to loud noises, vibrations associated with operation of saws and hammers, improperly illuminated or awkward and confined working spaces, as well as lifting as carrying of awkward or heavy items and materials.
• Requires employee to work regular hours of operation on construction site.

Position Type/ Hours of Work
This is a regular / full-time / non-exempt position. 

Travel
Some travel is expected for this position, typically in a company vehicle.

Education and Experience
Required 

• High School or  G.E.D. preferred
• Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two-year college, university or technical school for Construction or Excavation.
• 2-years of equivalent related experience in the construction industry.
• CDL and or Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years experience in underground pipe laying preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in road construction preferred. 

Other Duties Disclaimer:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Title: Excavation Pipe Layer
Department: Excavation
Reports To: Director of Excavation
FLSA Status: RFT / Hourly / Non-Exempt

To apply, please email your resume and or application to Julie in Human Resources  customerservice@abodeconstruction.com

Download Application

 

 

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The Laborer will have the general responsibility to provide support and assistance to the other Excavation and heavy equipment operators.  Under supervision, Laborers will be involved in the general installation of pipe, concrete, and other miscellaneous site tasks.

Abode job site with excavation in progress.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reports to shop at the start of shift for the daily assignments. Routine duties are performed with minimal supervision with occasional check of work while in progress, and work being reviewed upon completion.
• Trenching and pipe and or conduit laying.
• Layout, trenching, installation of water, sewer ad overflow pond designations.
• Performs onsite and shop cleaning, such as power washing of garage floors, sweeping and washing of basement floors, and organization of materials post construction.
• Cleans up job sites and fills scrap dumpsters by hand, using carts, wheelbarrows, and barrels.
• Assists with loading or unloading trucks as needed..
• Conducts weekly inventory of materials in storage area and reports to supervisor.
• Unloads materials from vendors’ delivery trucks at storage area, checks accuracy of delivery ticket and signs receipt for materials. Reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Assists with basic and minor callbacks.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Prioritizes assigned tasks.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Equipment cleanliness and maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates both in a professional office environment and a job site environment. Office Environment – While performing the duties of this role, the employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  Job site environments – While performing the duties of this role, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools.
• Ability to stand, crouch, and climb to perform repairs, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Vision (with correction) sufficient for reading and performing assigned tasks.
• Basic arithmetic ability needed to take inventory and figure measurements.
• Job involves occasional climbing stairs while carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds when the job cannot be stocked any other way.
• Job is exposed to airborne dusts, and elements associated with new construction, moderate to loud noises, vibrations associated with operation of saws and hammers, improperly illuminated or awkward and confined working spaces, as well as lifting as carrying of awkward or heavy items and materials.
• Requires employee to work regular hours of operation on construction site.

Position Type/ Hours of Work
This is a regular / full-time / non-exempt position. 

Travel
Some travel is expected for this position.

Education and Experience
Required 

• High School GED
• Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two-year college, university or technical school for Construction or Excavation.
• 2-years of equivalent related experience in the construction industry.

Job Title: Excavation General Labor
Department: Excavation
Reports To: Director of Excavation
FLSA Status: RFT / Hourly / Non-Exempt

To apply, please email your resume and or application to Julie in Human Resources  customerservice@abodeconstruction.com

Download Application

 

 

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If your home was built by Abode Companies, check the tag on your furnace and contact them for an annual check up. Furnace Filters need to be replace every 3-6 months depending on their width. Your owner’s manual will tell you when, but just do an eyeball check- pull out the filter and see how much visible debris is there. If you can see dirt and dust, it’s best to replace it.

Other annual maintenance includes checking all of your smoke detector/C02 monitor batteries (if not wired in) and removing any brush/weeds near your foundation.

It may be warm now, but it won’t be long before you start craving that pumpkin spice latte and warm nights at home. Contact a heating and cooling contractor today!

Interested in adding a firepit for entertaining friends this fall? Contact Abode Landscaping to get started.

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Things to Look for in a Home Builder

Frequent and open communication through the entire planning and building process, and exceptional customer service after the sale are of the utmost importance and you should look for this in a home builder. Years of experience are evident in each home, check model home finishes for quality.  This will help to ensure complete satisfaction when you settle in and notice these details later.

Is your home builder’s custom design process really custom?  Can you can build in the features and options that are uniquely yours? Most home builders start with you selecting a floor plan and lot, but the rest is up to you if the build is truly custom – the colors, the cabinetry, the flooring, the lighting, the trim work – everything that makes the home yours.

Does your builder offer you the convenience of coordinating the purchase and installation of items such as flooring, countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting packages, and more? It should be the build company’s goal to make this process as easy as possible for you so when moving day arrives you can focus on settling into your home, not coordinating and working on installing major items yourself.

Prior to meeting with your Real Estate Professional and your home builder representative, give some thought to color schemes. You may want to bring items to help with your color selections, such as a swatch of material, favorite accents, or framed artwork. With your ideas in mind, they can help make your dreams a reality. You may also want to refer to the latest issues of home decorating magazines as other good sources for color and finish ideas. This will give you excellent planning tips to help you decide on an interior design scheme.

Once the selection process is completed and all pricing has been agreed to, you will have to sign off on the paperwork before the construction begins. This is truly the beginning of making your vision a reality when construction begins.

Looking for a builder that meets this criteria? Schedule a consult with Abode Construction to see if we are a good fit for you and your family.

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The design and materials need to befit the setting:

• Formal masonry walls veneered in brick or stone or an informal arrangement of boulders can enhance a view, add character, and create multi-levels for plants and hardscapes.
• Retaining walls are also important engineering features helping correct drainage and erosion problems, with detailed thought given to placement and material.
• The design and build of walls and steps can provide functional purpose and a dramatic architectural impact.

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