As Utah’s Number One Homebuilder for the past 32 years, we at Ivory Homes are proud to be in the business of Building Utah in partnership with our wonderful subcontractors and suppliers. Ivory Homes works with Utah’s top subcontractors to build the best homes in the state because we believe in getting the job done right. Continue reading below to find out why we think construction careers are so attractive or scroll to the bottom of the page to apply to join the team of subcontractors that makes our work possible.
Are you considering joining the team of amazing people who are at the forefront of this effort? The home building industry offers more than just another job. You can find a rewarding career and earn a great salary – and you don’t need to follow the traditional college path to get there. Here are some of the reasons why we think careers in the Utah construction industry are so attractive:
Construction Manager – $57,910 Carpenter – $56,877 Heavy Equipment Operator – $60,828For high schoolers who want to set themselves up for a successful career in construction, it’s never too early to start preparing. Through our partnership with the Build to Success (BTS) program, we are providing students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience during construction bootcamps. BTS also offers career exploration and trade certifications. Click here to learn more and check program availability.
| Job Title | : | Residential Excavation Equipment Operator/General Excavation Labor |
| Date Posted | : | 29-October-2020 |
| Last date to Apply | : | 31-December-2021 |
| Location | : | Salt Lake City |
Ivory Homes, Utah's Number One Homebuilder, seeks a residential excavation equipment operator in the Salt Lake City, Utah area that focuses on details and takes pride in the quality of their work. Drives or controls construction equipment, including bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and hydraulic truck cranes, to assist in the construction of new residential buildings. Must be reliable, self-motivated, and a team player! Out-of-state applicants must be willing to relocate. Typical schedule is 5/10 in the summers and 5/8 in the winter, usually starting between 6:30 and 8:00 a.m., with overtime available. We pride ourselves in having a fun, safe work environment.
Responsibilities
o Work independently as well as managing peers (dividing job tasks, working as a team)
o Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and ensure that tasks are completed on time
o Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
o Read and interpret blueprints to maintain job flow with minimal supervision
o Operate equipment such as excavators, loaders, back hoes, track hoes, graders, scrapers, dozers, rock trucks, compactors, crushers, motor graders, skid steers, etc.
o Load and unload equipment and materials as needed. Daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections maintain daily log.
o Follow all safety procedures while operating equipment
o Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment operated. Grease and clean out cab of assigned equipment daily. Perform minor repairs as necessary
o Help to maintain a safe and neat work site.
o Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
o Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
o Perform laborer work as required or other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualifications
o Must be hardworking, punctual, and have a high standard of integrity/professionalism
o Good physical condition, physical strength (lift 50-75 pounds), stamina, and dexterity
o Must pass drug screen, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and phone
o Strong organizational/communication skills, ability to problem-solve & work with others
o Ability to read and interpret technical plans, drawings, and documents
o Preferred 2-3 years of residential excavation experience, tested by field interview
o Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
o Requires knowledge of trenching and shoring standards, aggregate sizes and classifications, weight requirements of loads leaving the pit
o Good hand-eye coordination a must. Depth perception required.
Pay – $19-25/hour, depending on experience
| Job Title | : | Residential Flooring Installer (Carpet, Laminate, Prefinished Hardwood, Vinyl, VCT) |
| Date Posted | : | 29-October-2020 |
| Last date to Apply | : | 31-December-2021 |
| Location | : | Salt Lake City |
Ivory Homes, Utah's Number One Homebuilder, seeks a flooring installer in the Salt Lake City, Utah area that focuses on details and takes pride in the quality of their work. Installs flooring of various types in new residential buildings by preparing the site, measuring and cutting materials, and installing the flooring. Must be reliable, self-motivated, and a team player! Out-of-state applicants must be willing to relocate. Typical schedule is 8am-9pm Monday-Friday but depends on crew. We pride ourselves in having a fun, safe work environment.
Responsibilities
o Work independently as well as managing peers (dividing job tasks, working as a team)
o Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and ensure that tasks are completed on time
o Thoughtful setup of the job site and protection of the work area
o Walk the job with the customer prior to installation to confirm material selection, any items that need to be removed, placement of seams, and answer customer questions.
o Load/unload materials, floor prep, flooring installation, trim and finish work, clean-up
o Inspect and clean surface in preparation for material.
o Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities from base surfaces, and fill cracks with putty, plaster, or cement grout to form smooth foundation.
o Cut, measure, and install carpet, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, and VCT
o Interact with clients in a friendly and polite manner
o Responsible to properly handle light to medium-sized company machinery
o Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
o Must be hardworking, punctual, and have a high standard of integrity/professionalism
o Good physical condition, physical strength (lift 75 pounds), stamina, and dexterity
o Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and phone
o Strong organizational/communication skills, ability to problem-solve & work with others
o Ability to read and interpret technical plans, drawings, and documents, basic math skills
o Preferred education: high school diploma or equivalent
o May need proof of workers’ compensation and general liability insurances
o Must be able to lift rolls of carpet, pad, or other flooring material up to 100 lbs, tear out existing flooring material, and move furniture when applicable
Pay – $18-24/hour, depending on experience
| Job Title | : | Residential Roofer |
| Date Posted | : | 29-October-2020 |
| Last date to Apply | : | 31-December-2021 |
| Location | : | Salt Lake City |
Ivory Homes, Utah's Number One Homebuilder, seeks a roofer for residential composition/shake roofing that focuses on details and takes pride in the quality of their work. Installs the roofs of new residential buildings, using a variety of materials. Must be reliable, self-motivated, and a team player. Typical schedule is full days Monday-Friday, starting early with a break during the day, Saturdays usually optional. Occasional overtime is available. We pride ourselves in having a fun, safe work environment.
Responsibilities
o Assist in installation of new roofs
o Unload equipment and carry tools/roofing materials up and down a ladder to work site
o Clean ground, feed shingles, strip shingles, cut cap shingles, prep the roof, install gutters
o Work as part of a team under the direction of foreman or roofing contractor
o Follow all safety protocols and suggest necessary improvements for maximum quality
Qualifications
o Must be hardworking, punctual, detail-oriented and have a high standard of integrity/professionalism
o Good physical condition, physical strength (lift 75-100 pounds), stamina, and dexterity
o Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and phone
o May need to pass drug screen
o Strong organizational/communication skills, ability to problem-solve & work with others
o and basic math skills
o Willing to comply with safety guidelines
o Prefer people with construction background, but willing to train
o Comfortable on roofs and ladders (not afraid of heights)
o Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, nail guns, rulers etc.)
o Must supply own basic hand tools and tool belt
Pay – $16-28/hour, depending on experience; bonus determined by yearly evaluations
| Job Title | : | Residential Framing Carpenter |
| Date Posted | : | 29-October-2020 |
| Last date to Apply | : | 31-December-2021 |
| Location | : | Salt Lake City |
Ivory Homes, Utah's Number One Homebuilder, seeks a residential framing carpenter in the Salt Lake City, Utah area that focuses on details and takes pride in the quality of their work. Constructs the framework for residential houses by measuring, cutting, and constructing materials according to building plans. Must be reliable, self-motivated, and a team player. Out-of-state applicants must be willing to relocate. The typical schedule is 8-9 hour weekdays, flexible Saturdays, but depends on the crew. Occasional overtime available. We pride ourselves in having a fun, safe work environment.
Responsibilities
o Work independently as well as managing peers (dividing job tasks, working as a team)
o Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and ensure that tasks are completed on time
o Read and interpret blueprints to construct the framework of buildings and other structures according to construction plans
o Frame walls, install trusses, install sheathing on walls, floor, and roofs
o Take measurements to calculate the size and amount of material needed and accurately cut, smooth, and shape lumber wood, and other building materials
o Attach building materials using screws, nuts, and bolts
o Erect temporary structures such as scaffolds and hoists
o Operate light equipment (Bobcats, forklifts, etc.)
o Some jobs require demo work or doing other trades (light electrical, plumbing, tile, etc.)
o Perform cleanups of job sites by clearing away all carpentry debris and waste
Qualifications
o Must be hardworking, punctual, and have a high standard of integrity/professionalism
o Good physical condition, physical strength (lift 75 pounds), stamina, and dexterity
o Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and phone
o Strong organizational/communication skills, ability to problem-solve & work with others
o Requires basic math skills and knowledge of building codes
o Ability to read and interpret technical plans, drawings, and documents
o Previous carpentry experience preferred
o Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, nail guns, rulers, etc.), must supply own tool bags/belt and hand tools
o Intermediate skillset with the operation of equipment such as bobcats, forklifts, man-basket lifts, and pulling job/equipment trailers.
Pay – $18-25/hour, depending on experience
| Job Title | : | Residential Construction Laborer |
| Date Posted | : | 29-October-2020 |
| Last date to Apply | : | 31-December-2021 |
| Location | : | Salt Lake City |
Ivory Homes, Utah's Number One Homebuilder, seeks a general construction laborer that focuses on details and takes pride in the quality of their work. Performs a variety of tasks and has had experience in one of a wide range of construction categories. Generally assists carpenters, finishers, equipment operators, and other skill craft workers. Must be reliable, self-motivated, and a team player. Typical schedule is 8-9 hour weekdays, flexible Saturdays, but depends on crew. Occasional overtime available. We pride ourselves in having a fun, safe work environment.
Responsibilities
o Work independently as well as managing peers (dividing job tasks, working as a team)
o Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and ensure that tasks are completed on time
o Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
o Prepare construction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards
o Take measurements to calculate the size and amount of material needed and accurately cut, smooth, and shape lumber wood, and other building materials
o Attach building materials using screws, nuts, and bolts
o Lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies
o Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, using pick, rake, and shovel
o Perform cleanups of job sites by clearing away all debris and waste
o Use hand and power tools and occasionally light to medium-sized machinery
o Other miscellaneous construction tasks, such as hardscaping, custom carpentry, installing pavers, drywall, painting, etc.
Qualifications
o Must be hardworking, punctual, and have a high standard of integrity/professionalism
o Good physical condition, physical strength (lift 75 pounds), stamina, and dexterity
o Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and phone
o May need to pass drug screen
o Strong organizational/communication skills, ability to problem-solve & work with others and basic math skills
o Willing to comply with safety guidelines
o Prefer people with construction background, but willing to train
o Preferred education: high school diploma or equivalent
o Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, nail guns, rulers etc.)
o Own tools and experience are a plus, but not required
Pay – $14-18/hour, depending on experience