Yard Laborer na Bell Lumber & Pole
Bell Lumber & Pole · De Queen, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Junior
- Escritório em De Queen
Join Bell Lumber & Pole – Where Hard Work Meets Purpose!
Yard Laborer / Framer
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM - 3PM (Summer hours are 6AM-2PM), with overtime as needed. Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Location: De Queen, Arkansas - Bell's newest peeling yard
Ready to build a lasting career with a company that values your hard work and commitment? At Bell Lumber & Pole, our legacy spans over a century, and we continue to grow, producing high-quality, sustainable utility poles and mass timber structures. Be a part of a team that takes pride in craftsmanship while making a tangible impact on communities nationwide.
What You’ll Do:
Shape and refine utility poles by precisely setting the “face,” operating power tools to drill holes, and placing identification tags.
Perform ground-line preparation and ensure poles meet strict industry standards.
Assist with various yard and plant tasks to keep operations running smoothly.
Work with hand and power tools, following all safety procedures.
Collaborate with a supportive team in an outdoor, hands-on environment.
Other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read a tape measure with accuracy and apply basic math skills.
Experience using power tools (Chainsaws, radial drills, etc.)
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds
Willingness to learn and grow within the company.
Why Join Bell Lumber & Pole?
We’re a family with a mission: TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES. Our commitment to our employees and communities sets us apart.
Benefits We Offer:
Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA options)
401(k) with company match to help secure your future
Short and long-term disability insurance for peace of mind
Paid holidays and generous PTO to maintain work-life balance
Professional development opportunities to grow your skills
Employee assistance programs & hardship support for when life happens
Life insurance
Bell Lumber & Pole
With a family legacy spanning over 115 years, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. and its businesses (Bell Timber Inc., Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products) have established a reputation for excellence.
As one of the largest producers of high-quality, renewable wood poles and structures for utility and telecom companies across North America and beyond, Bell plays a vital role in powering the future. We are also a leader in manufacturing mass timber structural components for commercial and industrial buildings. In addition, we provide wood fence posts and barn poles to farmers and ranchers. Bell operates in 17 locations with a workforce of over 400 employees across the U.S. and Canada.
Our mission TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES is lived out internally, in the way our employees interact with each other, and externally, in the way we give back to the communities we serve.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, equal opportunities, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651-203-2719 or send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For additional detail, you can read through our EEO Policy.
Official Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Laborer is to assist the Framer in accurately setting the “face” of the poles, precisely and accurately drilling the proper holes, and placing the necessary gains. In addition the Laborer will do the proper ground line preparation, as well as attaching identification tags on the utility poles. The Laborer is also available to assist the other employees with any physical tasks associated with the operation of the pole yard and treating plant.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Shaving with a drawknife, any areas missed by the mechanical shaver, and problem spots or repairing damaged spots on poles and other products.
- Measuring and marking properly the locations of the gains, holes, tags and other associated parts of poles and other products.
- Measuring ground lines, tops, knots of poles and other products for compliance with ANSI, AWAP, ASTM, REA grading standards.
- Properly identify any defects, limited or prohibited, and apply the proper grading rules per ANSI, AWPA, ASTM, REA standards.
- Drilling the holes with precision and accuracy per the framing instructions of the customers.
- Performing the proper ground line preparation on poles that require it.
- Install any and all associated markings per the customers’ specifications, including but not limited to; star locks, marking tags, specialty tags, burn brands, balance points.
- Assisting with other duties as assigned by Management.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- Working in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- A strong familiarity with and practical knowledge of the ANSI, REA and AWPA specs as they relate to utility poles and associated products.
- Ability to accurately and precisely read a tape measure.
- Ability to precisely and accurately drill framing holes and ground line preparation as directed.
- Ability to climb on, over and around poles and pole piles.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to safely use all powered and hand tools required completing the proper framing as related to the customer’s specifications.
- Safety – must be able to properly use and maintain all PPE associated with this job.
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