General Laborer/Heavy Lifting

Key responsibilities

• Physical and manual tasks: Loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, moving heavy objects, and assembling or disassembling structures like scaffolding.
• Site and area maintenance: Cleaning and preparing work sites, clearing debris, and ensuring equipment and tools are clean and properly stored.
• Equipment operation: Operating a variety of tools and basic machinery, which can include everything from hand tools to heavy equipment like jackhammers or pressure washers.
• Assisting skilled workers: Collaborating with and supporting skilled tradespeople, such as carpenters, electricians, or plumbers.
• Safety and compliance: Following all health and safety regulations, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Following instructions: Understanding and following project plans, instructions from supervisors, and work orders.

Required skills and qualities

• Physical strength and stamina: The ability to perform strenuous physical labor for long periods.
• Attention to detail: Accurately following instructions and safety protocols.
• Teamwork: Working effectively with a team to complete tasks.
• Flexibility: The ability to adapt to different tasks and changing work situations.
• Safety awareness: A strong understanding of and commitment to safety procedures.