Construction Laborer

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing tasks on commercial and residential construction projects involving physical labor.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of tasks involving manual labor on construction projects including:
• Construction Activities that may include loading, unloading, and distributing building materials. Transport materials to and from jobsite and positions at correct locations.
• Maintains a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials, and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Operates a variety of electric and pneumatic hand tools
• Assists other craft workers as needed
• Conforms with all safety rules and uses all appropriate safety equipment
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed bringing problems to the attention of the Superintendent
• Conforms with and abides by all company regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings
• Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit verbal instructions
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Skills in manual dexterity, including to quickly move hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Ability to hear warning horns and backup warnings
• Attention to detail skills and thorough in completing work tasks
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
• Ability to lift 35-40 pounds consistently and up to 75 pounds occasionally with assistance; proper lifting techniques required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time - approximately 95-100% of time on the job is spent standing up
• Ability to travel to and from job site as required with reliable transportation

Experience:*

• Experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage- $18-$20/HR
• Paid biweekly