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  • Holiday Pay
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Job Descriptions

General Information

Job Type: Carpenter

Experience: 5 Years Preferred

Pay: $24.00/hr to $30.00/hr (Depending on experience)

Travel: Very Little Traveling Required

Drug Test: Required

Company Info

Company: R.C.S. Construction, Inc.

Family-run construction firm established in 1992, based in Rapid City, SD. We specialize in commercial projects and offer growth and training for dedicated workers. Must be willing to travel within a 1-hour radius of Rapid City.

Job Description / Duties
  • Read, understand, and implement blueprints
  • Work with all necessary building materials
  • Understand building codes and standards
  • Frame walls, sheer floors, roofs, layout walls, joists, trusses, stairs
  • Install casework, accessories, windows, door jams, and hardware
  • Set and strip forms
  • Work long hours/weekends when needed
  • Strong communication, time management, and leadership
  • Daily maintenance of equipment/tools
Requirements / Responsibilities
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Basic communication skills
  • Provide personal tools
  • Maintain equipment/tools daily
  • Comply with Safety Handbook
Required Tools

Must have the following tools within 30 days of hire:

  • Tool Belt
  • Hammer
  • 25’ Tape
  • Kleins or Pliers
  • Utility Knife
  • Speed Square
  • Chalk Box
  • Sledge Hammer
  • Cats Paw Bar / Flat Bar
  • Screw Driver Set
  • 2’ & 4’ Level
  • String Line
  • Vise-Grip
  • Wire Reel
  • Caulk Gun
  • Framing Square
  • Tin Snips
  • 3/8” Drill
  • Wood & Cold Chisels
  • Nail Sets
  • Palm Sander
  • Hack Saw
  • 12” Crescent Wrench
  • Cordless Drill, Skill Saw, Jig Saw
  • Drill Bits (Steel, Wood, Hole Saw)
  • Leather Work Boots
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Relocation Incentive: $1,000 for out-of-state tradespeople
    • $500 after 90 days (40 hrs/week average)
    • $500 after 365 days (40 hrs/week average)
Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

General Information

Job Type: Carpenter Apprentice

Experience: No Experience Required

Pay: $20.00 to $23.00 / hour

Travel: Very Little Traveling Required

Drug Test: Required

Company Info

Company: R.C.S. Construction, Inc.

Family-run construction firm established in 1992, based in Rapid City, SD. We specialize in commercial projects and offer growth and training for dedicated workers. Must be willing to travel within a 1-hour radius of Rapid City.

Job Description / Duties
  • Read, understand, and implement blueprints
  • Work with necessary building materials
  • Understand basic building codes and standards
  • Retrieve material, clean up job sites, sweep floors
  • Assist carpenters, helpers, and superintendents
  • Work long hours/weekends when needed
  • Maintain good communication, time management, and leadership
  • Daily maintenance of tools and equipment
Requirements / Responsibilities
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Basic communication skills
  • Provide personal tools
  • Maintain tools and equipment daily
  • Comply with Safety Handbook policies
Required Tools

Must have the following tools within 30 days of hire:

  • Hammer
  • 25’ Tape
  • Kleins or Pliers
  • Tool Belt
  • Utility Knife
  • Flat Bar
  • Leather Work Boots
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Relocation Incentive: $1,000 for out-of-state tradespeople
    • $500 after 90 days (40 hrs/week average)
    • $500 after 365 days (40 hrs/week average)
Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

General Information

Job Type: Concrete Finisher

Experience: 5 Years Preferred

Pay: $26.00/hour to $33.00/hour

Travel: Very Little Traveling Required

Drug Test: Required

Company Info

Company: R.C.S. Construction, Inc.

Family-run construction firm established in 1992, based in Rapid City, SD. We specialize in commercial projects and offer growth and training for dedicated workers. Must be willing to travel within a 1-hour radius of Rapid City.

Job Description / Duties
  • Basic knowledge of concrete tools and finishes
  • Understand placement procedures and specifications
  • Proper grading of subgrade to elevation
  • Carry forms, tie rebar, clean tools, use rebar bender
  • Set and strip forms, pour and finish flatwork
  • Set-up, muck, screed, and finish concrete
  • Work long hours/weekends when necessary
  • Strong communication, time management, and leadership
  • Daily maintenance of tools and equipment
Requirements / Responsibilities
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Basic communication skills
  • Provide personal tools
  • Maintain tools and equipment daily
  • Comply with Safety Handbook policies
Required Tools

Must have the following tools within 30 days of hire:

  • Hammer
  • Screwdriver Set
  • Handsaw
  • Knee Boards (sliders)
  • Tool Belt
  • Sledge Hammer
  • 4’ Level
  • Leather Work Boots
  • Vise-Grip
  • 16” Mag
  • Skill Saw
  • String Line
  • 6 ½” Rad. Edger
  • Kleins or Pliers
  • 2’ or 4’ Darby
  • 12” Crescent Wrench
  • Over Shoes (2 or 5 buckles)
  • 20” Trowel
  • Utility Knife
  • Framing Square
  • 25’ Tape
  • L-Bar
  • 12” Burner Trowel
  • Margin Trowel
  • 16” Trowel
  • Torpedo Level
  • 3/8” Cordless Drill
  • Wire Reel
  • Concrete Broom
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Relocation Incentive: $1,000 for out-of-state tradespeople
    • $500 after 90 days (40 hrs/week average)
    • $500 after 365 days (40 hrs/week average)
Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

General Information

Job Type: Concrete Form Setter

Experience: 3 Years Preferred

Pay: $23.00/hour to $26.00/hour

Travel: Very Little Traveling Required

Drug Test: Required

Company Info

Company: R.C.S. Construction, Inc.

Family-run construction firm established in 1992, based in Rapid City, SD. We specialize in commercial projects and offer growth and training for dedicated workers. Must be willing to travel within a 1-hour radius of Rapid City.

Job Description / Duties
  • Basic knowledge of concrete tools and finishes
  • Understand proper placement procedures and specs
  • Grade subgrade to correct elevation
  • Carry forms, tie rebar, clean tools, use rebar bender
  • Set and strip forms, pour and finish flatwork
  • Work long hours/weekends as needed
  • Strong communication, time management, and leadership
  • Daily maintenance of tools and equipment
Requirements / Responsibilities
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Basic communication skills
  • Provide personal tools
  • Maintain tools and equipment daily
  • Follow Safety Handbook guidelines
Required Tools

Must have the following tools within 30 days of hire:

  • Hammer
  • 25’ Tape
  • Sledge Hammer
  • Utility Knife
  • Tool Belt
  • Margin Trowel
  • L-Bar
  • Vise-Grip
  • Wire Reel
  • Speed Square
  • Torpedo Level
  • Kleins or Pliers
  • 3/8” Cordless Drill & Driver
  • 4’ Level
  • Chalk Box
  • Framing Square
  • Screwdriver Set
  • String Line
  • Skill Saw
  • Paddle Bits ½” to 1 ½”
  • Hand Saw
  • 12” Crescent Wrench
  • Leather Work Boots
  • Over Shoes (2 or 5 buckles)
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Relocation Incentive: $1,000 for out-of-state tradespeople
    • $500 after 90 days (40 hrs/week average)
    • $500 after 365 days (40 hrs/week average)
Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

General Information

Job Type: Concrete Laborer

Experience: 3 Years Preferred

Pay: $20.00/hour to $23.00/hour

Travel: Very Little Traveling Required

Drug Test: Required

Company Info

Company: R.C.S. Construction, Inc.

R.C.S. is a family-run construction firm established in 1992, located in Rapid City, SD. We specialize in commercial projects and seek skilled concrete laborers to grow with our team. Candidates must be able to travel within a 1-hour radius of Rapid City.

Job Description / Duties
  • Basic knowledge of concrete tools and finishes
  • Familiar with placement procedures/specifications
  • Grade subgrade to required elevations
  • Carry and strip forms, tie rebar, use rebar bender
  • Spreading and smoothing concrete
  • Work long hours/weekends when necessary
  • Strong communication, time management, leadership
  • Maintain tools and equipment daily
Requirements / Responsibilities
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Basic communication skills
  • Provide personal tools
  • Maintain tools and equipment daily
  • Follow Safety Handbook guidelines
Required Tools

Must bring the following tools to the job site within 30 days of hire:

  • Hammer
  • 25’ Tape
  • Leather Work Boots
  • Tool Belt
  • L-Bar
  • Utility Knife
  • Vise-Grip
  • Kleins or Pliers
  • Over Shoes (2 or 5 buckles)
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Relocation Incentive: $1,000 for out-of-state tradespeople
    • $500 after 90 days (40 hrs/week average)
    • $500 after 365 days (40 hrs/week average)
Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

General Information

Job Type: Heavy Equipment Operator

Experience: 5 Years Preferred

Pay: $26.00/hr to $32.00/hr

Travel: Very Little Traveling Required

Drug Test: Required

Company Info

Company: R.C.S. Construction, Inc.

R.C.S. Construction, Inc. is a family-run construction firm that began in 1992. We are based in Rapid City, South Dakota, and are here for the long haul. We are looking for the best Heavy Equipment Operators in the area to join our team to work on commercial projects around the Rapid City area. We offer immediate growth and training potential for workers dedicated to their craft. Candidates must have construction experience and be willing to travel within a 1-hour radius of Rapid City.

Job Description / Duties
  • Equipment maintenance and repair procedures
  • Basic knowledge of heavy equipment used in the construction industry
  • Ability to properly work/maintain equipment on job sites
  • Completes daily walk around checks on equipment
  • Daily servicing of equipment (lube hydraulics, etc.)
  • Grease assigned machine daily
  • Checking and figuring grade and reading grade stakes
  • Keeping cab and floors of equipment free of trash
  • Ability to take part in safety training classes
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary
  • Effective communication, time management and leadership skills
  • Provide daily maintenance of equipment/tools
Requirements / Responsibilities
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Basic communication skills
  • Provide personal tools
  • Maintain equipment/tools daily
  • Comply with Safety Handbook
Required Tools

Must have the following tools within 30 days of hire:

  • Leather Work Boots
  • 25’ Tape
  • Utility Knife
  • Grease Gun
  • 2lb Sledge Hammer
  • Pliers
  • 25’ Tape Engineers Scale (tenths and inches)
  • Pipe Cutter (2”)
  • 15” Adjustable Wrench
  • Hand Saw
  • 2’ & 4” Level
  • String Line
  • ½ Drive Socket Set
  • Torque Wrench
  • Claw Hammer
  • Torpedo Level
  • Standard Open Wrenches
  • 5/16” Nut Driver
  • 18” & 24” Pipe Wrench
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Relocation Incentive: $1,000 for out-of-state tradespeople
    • $500 after 90 days (40 hrs/week average)
    • $500 after 365 days (40 hrs/week average)
Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

General Information

Job Type: Pipe Layers

Experience: 5 Years Preferred

Pay: $24.00/hr to $28.00/hr

Travel: Very Little Traveling Required

Drug Test: Required

Company Info

Company: R.C.S. Construction, Inc.

R.C.S. Construction, Inc. is a family-run construction firm that began in 1992. We are based in Rapid City, South Dakota, and are here for the long haul. We are looking for the best Pipe Layers in the area to join our team to work on commercial projects around the Rapid City area. We offer immediate growth and training potential for workers dedicated to their craft. Candidates must have construction experience and be willing to travel within a 1-hour radius of Rapid City.

Job Description / Duties
  • Knowledge of sewer/water installation
  • Ability to lay sewer, water, and storm sewer
  • Ability to work in trenches and have general safety knowledge
  • Ability to set up a laser, grade and set elevations
  • Capable of safely working in confined spaces
  • Provide personal tools as required for job task
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary
  • Effective communication, time management and leadership skills
  • Provide daily maintenance of equipment/tools
Requirements / Responsibilities
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Basic communication skills
  • Provide personal tools
  • Maintain equipment/tools daily
  • Comply with Safety Handbook
Required Tools

Must have the following tools within 30 days of hire:

  • Leather Boots
  • Pipe Cutter (2”)
  • Utility Knife
  • 15” Adjustable Wrench
  • 2lb Sledge Hammer
  • Pliers
  • Hand Saw
  • 25’ Tape (Tenths and inches)
  • 2’ & 4” Level
  • String Line
  • Grease Gun
  • ½ Drive Socket Set
  • Torque Wrench
  • Claw Hammer
  • Torpedo Level
  • Standard Open Wrenches
  • 5/16” Nut Driver
  • 18” & 24” Pipe Wrench
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Relocation Incentive: $1,000 for out-of-state tradespeople
    • $500 after 90 days (40 hrs/week average)
    • $500 after 365 days (40 hrs/week average)
Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

General Information

Job Type: Sitework Laborers

Experience: No Experience Needed

Pay: $20.00/hr to $23.00/hr

Travel: Very Little Traveling Required

Drug Test: Required

Company Info

Company: R.C.S. Construction, Inc.

R.C.S. Construction, Inc. is a family-run construction firm that began in 1992. We are based in Rapid City, South Dakota, and are here for the long haul. We are looking for the best Sitework Laborers in the area to join our team to work on commercial projects around the Rapid City area. We offer immediate growth and training potential for workers dedicated to their craft. Candidates must have construction experience and be willing to travel within a 1-hour radius of Rapid City.

Job Description / Duties
  • Knowledge of construction duties
  • Manually shovel materials including gravel and dirt
  • Maintain clean work area and job site
  • Ability to lift more than 75 pounds
  • Capable of safely working in confined spaces/at heights
  • Provide personal tools as required for job task
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary
Requirements / Responsibilities
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Basic communication skills
  • Provide personal tools
  • Maintain equipment/tools daily
  • Comply with Safety Handbook
Required Tools

Must have the following tools within 30 days of hire:

  • 25’ Tape
  • Utility Knife
  • Leather Work Boots
  • Claw Hammer
  • 2lb Sledge Hammer
  • Pliers
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Relocation Incentive: $1,000 for out-of-state tradespeople
    • $500 after 90 days (40 hrs/week average)
    • $500 after 365 days (40 hrs/week average)
Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

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