Careers at D.A. Collins
The D.A. Collins Companies currently have openings in the following areas:

D.A. Collins Construction Co., Inc.
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Safety Officer
Division:
All
Full Time Immediately 04/10 View Details
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Summary: Job Description • conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws, regulations, or employer policies governing worker health and safety; • promote occupational health and safety within organizations by developing safer, healthier, and more efficient ways of working; • identify potential hazards in systems, equipment, products, facilities, or processes planned for use in the future; • review the causes or effects of hazards and evaluate the probability and severity of accidents that may result; • examine and test machinery and equipment, such as lifting devices, machine guards, or scaffolding, to ensure the machinery and equipment meet appropriate safety regulations; • confirm that personal protective equipment, such as masks, respirators, protective eyewear, or hardhats, is being used in workplaces according to regulations; • confirm that dangerous materials are stored correctly; • identify and test work areas for potential accident and health hazards and implement appropriate control measures; • if an accident occurs, study possible causes, and recommend remedial action to the safety coordinator; • assist the safety coordinator develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures, and manuals; • conduct training sessions for management, supervisors, and workers on health and safety practices and regulations, as necessary; • communicate frequently with management to report on the status of occupational health and safety programs; • other duties assigned by the safety director.

Manager
Division:
ALL
Full Time September, 2008 08/05 View Details
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Summary: JOB DESCRIPTION • Research and consult with Network Coordinators regarding Local Area Network and Wide Area Network needs. • Plan the network infrastructure and oversee the installation of a Local Area Network and/or Wide Area Network including configuring workstations and the server and installing hardware and software such as sound cards, CD ROM’s, Ethernet cards, and modems; • Diagnose and resolve Local Area Network and Wide Area Network operating system and hardware and software problems; • Perform routine maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment, upgrade computer hardware and/or software as needed and coordinate off-site repairs of computers arid peripheral equipment; • Serves on the company- wide technology committee providing technical advice and facilitating long-range technology planning; • Test LAN software, hardware and connectivity options, research LAN industry trends, arid recommend appropriate changes in hardwire and software standards; • Provide technical support to users of the company network via telephone, fax, daily site monitoring and vendor interfaces; • Mount disks and tapes; back up programs and data according to established schedules; print reports; assign passwords; and manage security; • Train and instruct company personnel regarding the proper use of all computer software such as that used for E-mail, Internet browsing, word processing and basic file management; • Help to diagnose and solve computer and printer problems; • Requisition supplies, material and equipment to maintain our Local Area Network and Wide Area Network; • Communicate frequently with management to report on the status of company wide technical issues; • Supervise, train and schedule subordinate staff and evaluate their performance; • Any other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor. Advancement opportunities depend upon an individual’s performance

Kubricky Construction Corp.
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Superintendent
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Paving Division
Full Time Immediately 03/03 View Details
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Summary: This is a management position requiring the ability to work with and coordinate the activities of several work crews. One needs to be knowledgeable about construction methods, materials, and regulations and have several years of experience in the paving industry. Experience in asphalt paving required, including knowledge in use of electronic grade controls, screed operation, extendamat screeds; mainline, parking lots and driveway paving. Familiarity with Blow Knox, Vogle, and Cedar Rapid pavers is a must. The successful candidate must also possess the following skills or traits: • a strong work ethic; • flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment; • decisive and work well under pressure; • coordinate several activities at once; • good oral and written communication skills; • ability to read and execute DOT plans; • ability to establish a good working relationship with many different people, including owners, managers, supervisors, and craft workers; • Ability to work in a team environment.

Superintendent
Division:
Highway
Full Time May 1, 2008 04/10 View Details
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Summary: JOB DESCRIPTION • develop cost information relating to materials, labor, subcontractors, location and special equipment requirements in order to assist in the bidding and estimating process; • evaluate and determine appropriate construction methods and the most cost effective plan and schedule; • establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers; • compile and analyzing data on all of the factors that can influence costs—such as materials, labor, location, and special equipment requirements;; • make decisions concerning equipment needs, sequence of operations, crew size, and physical constraints at the site; • compile work quantities and complete job schedules; • coordinate and manage people, materials, and equipment; • work with engineers, architects, and others who are involved in construction projects; • monitor compliance with safety codes and other regulations; • Other duties assigned by the Construction Services Manager.

Carpenter - Construction
Division:
Heavy and Highway Construction Division
Full Time June, 2008 05/14 View Details
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Summary: JOB DESCRIPTION • willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; • cut, fit and assemble wood and other materials for the construction of bridges; • set forms for concrete construction; • erect scaffolding; • work with blueprints; • perform layouts; • other duties assigned by the project manager. Advancement opportunities depend upon an individual’s performance

Pipe Layer
Division:
Heavy and Highway
Full Time Immediately 05/27 View Details
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Summary: JOB DESCRIPTION • reading blueprints and laying out pipes according to instruction; • digging trenches to desired depth by hand or with trenching tools; • grading and enveloping the base of a trench, using tamping machines and hand tools; • checking slope using carpenter’s level or lasers; • laying pipes for drains, sewers, water mains and oil or gas lines, including the installation of fittings in trenches; • welding, cementing, gluing or otherwise connecting pieces together; • inspect pipe joints and make corrections as needed; • tapping or drilling holes into pipe to introduce auxiliary lines or devices; • cover pipe with earth or other materials; • other duties assigned by the project manager. Advancement opportunities depend upon an individual’s performance

Laborer
Division:
Heavy Highway
Full Time Immediately 05/27 View Details
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Summary: JOB DESCRIPTION • willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; • clearing and preparing highway work zones and rights of way; • clean and clear debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches, and other drain structures: • install traffic barricades, cones and markers; • control traffic passing near, in and around work zones; • install sewer, water and storm drain pipes; • place concrete and asphalt on roads; • other duties assigned by the project manager. Advancement opportunities depend upon an individual’s performance


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D.A. Collins Companies
PO Box 3202
Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801
Attn: Human Resources / Paul Sheehan

Phone: (518) 792-5864

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