ShoffnerKalthoff, MES is looking for Helpers to join our team in Knoxville. You’ll create with your hands, working outdoors in different environments, and tell your family and friends “I helped build that”. 

This is the first step in your Construction career.

 Military Veterans are encouraged to apply!

 Your main Tasks: 

• Be safe! Safety is our #1 priority.
• Learn how to operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, forklifts, skid loaders and other tools as directed. 
• Fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal and or plumbing components under supervision of a skilled tradesman.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Load and unload Sheetmetal or Plumbing supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment.
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions.
• Safely climb ladders and operate lifts to reach installation points.
• Learn and develop your skills in the Commercial Construction Industry.

 Experience or Certification needed: 

• No experience required.
• Valid driver's license
• You may be eligible for the in-house, DOL/NCCER certified Apprenticeship program.

 You need to be able to: 

• Be punctual and reliable. Excellent attendance is required to be successful.
• Work in heat, cold and bad weather, indoors and outdoors. 
• Stand and walk throughout the workday, and lift/carry up to 60 lbs. 
• Work efficiently in confined spaces. 
• Work reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending. 
• Reliable transportation. You’re responsible for getting to and from the jobsite.

 Your Benefits: 

• Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Plans (non-tobacco) at no cost to you! 
• Company paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability. 
• Other benefits include Vision, Dental, and optional insurance coverage. 
• Boot and Clothing allowance.
• 7 paid holidays every year. 
• Paid time off (PTO) – start accruing hours on Day 1. 
• 401(k) Plan with company match! 
• Company-paid life insurance & so much more! 

 SKMES is the region's leader in HVACR, and Plumbing services. We have a well-established reputation for quality work by quality people. One of the top 3 largest mechanical contractors in the nation and the value leader in the market. 

 SKMES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 865-440-1699 
Email: jmcclaran@skmes.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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