Laborer

POSITION SUMMARY               

A Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. Their duties include loading and unloading tools or raw materials, assembling scaffolding or other pieces of equipment and digging or filling in pits throughout the construction process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB                                                    

• Variety of physical labor task including, but not limited to; clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, clear rubble, or debris, etc.
• Measure distances from grade stakes, drives stakes and stretches tight line
• Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms
• Mixes, smooths, and finishes concrete
• Erects Scaffolding, shoring and braces
• Grinds, sands, or polishes surfaces
• Preform general site clean up
• Unload and sort construction deliveries
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as assigned by your supervisor.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

CORE EXPECTATIONS

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and perform in a fast-paced, stressful work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines efficiently and cost effectively

BEHAVIORAL

• Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years’ construction industry experience preferred
• High School diploma/GED preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
• Compliance with all OSHA and MSHA regulations
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, include hard hat, safety (hard toe) shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and coveralls.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb, balance, twist, pull, push, have hand/finger dexterity and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in various weather conditions.
• Vision abilities (with or without correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sensory ability to talk, hear, smell, touch and feel.
• Able to work in all weather conditions including, but not limited to, heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc.
• Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects; 25-50 lbs. of force frequently; 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.