Careers

CAREERS

40 Years of Employee Owned Dedication

Ameron Construction is an employee owned company, dedicated to providing top quality construction services at a competitive price. With over 40 years experience in the Centre region, we know our business.

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Open Positions

  • Concrete Finisher

    Concrete Finisher Responsibilities:

    • Setting forms that hold the concrete in place.

    • Cleaning and inspecting surfaces for pouring issues.

    • Directing the casting of the concrete with the truck driver.

    • Pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed. This includes handheld tools and power tool versions.

    • Monitoring the effects of the weather on the curing process.

    • Applying sealing and hardening components.

    • Safely operating power vibrator to ensure the concrete is consolidated.

    • Molding and constructing expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.

    • Polishing surface using a power surfacing machine.

    • Ability to read grade stakes and make calculations to set forms at proper grade and slope.


    Concrete Finisher Requirements:

    • High school diploma or Equivalent.

    • Minimum 2 years work experience as a concrete laborer or mason.

    • Ability to stand for long periods.

    • Ability to lift heavy materials and work long hours.

    • Ability to kneel for long periods.

    • Knowledge of hand-held and power tools including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools.

    • Knowledge of GPS and Slip Form curb machines is not manditory, but is highly regarded




  • Concrete Laborer

    Concrete Laborer Responsibilities:

    • Setting forms that hold the concrete in place.

    • Cleaning and inspecting surfaces for pouring issues.

    • Pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed. This includes handheld tools and power tool versions.

    • Applying sealing and hardening components.

    • Safely operating power vibrator to ensure the concrete is consolidated.

    • Molding and constructing expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.



    Concrete Laborer Requirements:

    • High school diploma or Equivalent.

    • Minimum 2 years work experience as a concrete laborer or mason.

    • Ability to stand for long periods.

    • Ability to lift heavy materials and work long hours.

    • Ability to kneel for long periods.

    • Knowledge of hand-held and power tools including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools.



  • Truck Driver

    Truck Driver Position


    Responsibilities

    • The successful candidate for this role will ensure safety excellence in all that we do.
    • Report to the Operations Manager and Foreman
    • Understanding and ability to perform the following: 
    • Drive Class A,  B vehicles
    • Drive Triaxle dump truck
    • Understanding of construction production
    • Be punctual.

    Skills & Qualifications

    • 2-5 years CDL experience overall.
    • Strong work ethic to take direction and work independently with a desire to succeed.
    • Ability to work 40 – 50 hours a week including infrequent weekends as needed.
    • Skilled in running all types construction equipment is a plus.
    • Clean Driver History. Class A CDL.

    Compensation:  Competitive wage, benefits, and share in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)


  • Shop Mechanic

    Ameron Construction Company is seeking experienced shop mechanic who can inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and transportation vehicles including cars; light, medium and heavy trucks; paving and earthmoving equipment. Excellent benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, holiday and company sponsored pension plan.


    Essential Functions:

    * Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and solving problems.

    * Safely perform essential functions.

    * Proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile equipment.

    * Communicate with co-workers and equipment operators.

    * Use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties.

    * Maintain safe and organized work area.

    * Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.

    * Regularly work 40-50 hours per week.


    Knowledge of:

    * Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile equipment.

    * Basic computer skills.

    * Construction operations.


    Ability to:

    * Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment.

    * Take and follow instructions.

    * Learn and follow Company policies.

    * Work under indirect supervision.


    Qualifications: 

    * Valid PA driver's license with acceptable driving record 

    * Prefer Class A or B CDL with acceptable driving record.

    * Must possess complete set of tools.

    * Must be proficient in troubleshooting techniques.

    * Must be proficient in hydraulic principles and systems.

    * Must be proficient in fundamentals of engines.

    * Must be proficient in power and drive train principles.

    * Must be proficient in machine electronics.

    * Must be proficient in cutting and welding processes.

    * Must be proficient in fuel systems.


    Education: 

    * High school graduate or equivalent.

    * Prefer completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school.


    Experience: 

    * Prefer ten years of experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician.

    * PA Inspection license a plus.


    Physical Requirements

    * Ability to obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.43(h)

    * Ability to work with fuel and other petroleum products.

    * Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

    * Ability to climb on and off equipment safely.

    * Ability to work in shop or field environment with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces and inclement weather conditions.

    * Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

    * Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas.


  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Heavy Equipment Operator

    Ameron Construction Company Inc.

    Job Type: Full-time


    Responsibilities

    • The successful candidate for this role will ensure safety and excellence in all that we do.
    • Report to the Operations Manager and Foreman

    Understanding and ability to perform the following:

    • Excavate for utility installation
    • Fine grade for black-top, concrete, etc.
    • Able to place stone/dirt efficiently
    • Check grade
    • Read/Off-set grade stakes
    • Understanding of compaction
    • Be punctual.
    • Operate I-Dozer, Excavator, Front end loader (Cat 963) and other equipment (with experience) for successful completion of job.

    Skills & Qualifications

    • 5-6 years experience overall experience in residential and commercial construction
    • Ability to fine grade preferred
    • Production oriented
    • Strong work ethic to take directions and work independently with a desire to succeed.
    • Ability to work 40 – 60 hours a week including weekends as needed.
    • Ability to read/interpret plans a plus.
    • Skilled in running all types construction equipment is a plus.
    • Valid driver license. Class A CDL is a plus.

    Compensation:  Competitive wage, benefits, and share in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)


  • Pipe Layer

    HELP WANTED:  Pipe layers needed with minimum 2 years experience laying sanitary, water line & storm sewer. 



    Excellent benefits & wages. Apply Online or in person at Ameron Construction,  2501 N. Atherton St.



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