Laborer

A Laborer will be responsible for operating and maintaining various machines, loading and unloading heavy materials, cleaning the job site, and following directions from supervisors and other skilled tradespeople.

Responsibilities:

• Frequently digging, spreading, and leveling dirt, sand, and gravel using a pick, shovel, or rake.
• Frequently lifting, carrying, and holding construction materials, tools, and supplies.
• Cleaning tools, equipment, materials, and the construction work area.
• Mixing, pouring, and spreading concrete, gravel, asphalt, or other materials using hand tools.
• Assist in joining, wrapping, and sealing sections of pipe.
• Perform various machine-assisted tasks such as tamping soil, jackhammering, and assisting in fusing pipe.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Follow directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Perform various tasks and duties that may often change as the work conditions require.
• Work within defined standards of accuracy.
• Work in various weather conditions, including temperatures over 85 and below 40 degrees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills or Abilities:

• Ability to travel and work overtime, as requested.

Education and Experience:

• On-the-job training offered.

Physical Requirements:

• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to perform frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to see and hear well (naturally or with correction.)

This is a safety-sensitive position.