Traveling Construction Specialist

Company Overview

Perimeter Security Partners (PSP) is a small business based near Nashville, TN that is wholly focused on the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of Active Vehicle Barrier (AVB) systems and related Access/Entry Control Point (ACP/ECP) facilities and equipment. We've experienced 1,574% growth over the past 7 years, and recently earned our third straight year of recognition on Inc. Magazine’s influential Inc. 5,000 list. PSP is a rapidly growing, nimble company with extraordinary room for growth as you learn the industry and demonstrate your initiative. Join a team-based atmosphere where you collaborate directly with the owners to ensure our projects are successful and our customers are taken care of. Customers include the U.S. Military and Fortune 500 companies. Protect those who make our country strong!

Position Overview

Perimeter Security Partners is looking for a motivated traveling Construction Specialist with strong construction experience to install and repair security fencing, personnel gates, security bollards, and passive vehicle barrier equipment throughout the Unites States. Work is performed outdoors in support of governmental, military, industrial, and commercial clients. This role may also assist other crew members with the installation and repair of all types of access control point (ACP) equipment throughout the United States.

The Construction Specialist will perform a wide variety of construction tasks such as: equipment operation; forming, placing, and finishing concrete; tying reinforcing bar for concrete foundations; layout, installation, and repair of security fencing and gates; demolition / excavation; and other tasks within their competency as directed. The Construction Specialist will work under the direction of a Superintendent or Foreman who will provide a daily work plan, deliver safety briefs, and provide on-the-job training to expand the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Requirements

• The Construction Specialist must be able to safely accomplish construction trade work in outdoor conditions in accordance with a daily work plan.
• Execute construction tasks with a variety of common hand tools, to include shovels, picks, screwdrivers, wrenches, saws, drills, and prybars.
• With training and certification, safely operate a variety of powered equipment, to include a skid steer, shooting boom forklift, trencher, concrete saw, and mini-excavator.
• Work cooperatively with other Construction Specialists to accomplish the daily work plan.
• With training and experience, the Construction Specialist will saw cut and demolish existing concrete and asphalt paving, excavate earth, set and brace barrier / fence equipment, place and finish concrete, assemble gates / fences / barriers.
• Maintain all safety standards, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Unload material arriving to the jobsite.
• Set and remove traffic control devices, erosion control devices, and temporary fence as required.
• Excavate, backfill, grade, and compact sites to meet design criteria.
• Conduct inspections of equipment, tools, and vehicles before use to ensure safety and proper operation through the use of established checklists.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and materials in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and company policy.
• Drive company trucks to and from jobsites.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds to waist level.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and have full use of hands, fingers, and arms.
• Must be able to work outdoors for up to 60 hours / week in a variety of weather conditions

Additional Information:

• 85% or more travel, typically for two (2) to three (3) weeks at a time to project sites across the United States.
• Employee will be given a company credit card for approved expenses (e.g. hotel, fuel, tools, and materials). A fixed per diem to offset meals and expenses is also provided.
• Hands-on and other training opportunities are available to augment skills and increase proficiency with a wide variety of physical security infrastructure equipment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a construction tradesperson is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test to permit access to military installations and similar controlled areas.
• Experience in operating p