Construction Laborer

Laborer

Position Title - Laborer ($18-$24/hour)

Reports To: Superintendent

Position Summary

The laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at various jobsites. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials. The position may assist other craft workers.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor
• Maintains a clean jobsite, picks up tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards
• Building / Demolition
• Performs material handling and storage
• Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, brings issues to the attention of the foreman and/or superintendent
• Provides assistance to craft workers
• Operate power tools
• Able to take direction from management and/or senior craftsmen
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Provide a good work ethic and effort towards all assigned tasks
• Able to be a team player
• Willingness to learn new tasks
• Share knowledge & help train others
• Ability to communicate clearly with the team on the jobsite
• Demonstrate consistent attendance on the jobsite

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Hiring Requirements/Preferences

• Prefer 1 year experience but willing to train the right individual
• Must be able to travel to the jobsite(s) and be within a 30-minute travel time.
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum tools required: tape measure, hammer & utility knife
• OSHA 10 training preferred, but will provide
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Strong organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Experience with computers and technology a plus
• Work independently with minimal supervision

Other Duties

• Working hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm. Reporting to the site early enough to start work at 7:00am and be prepared to work up until 3:30.
• Overtime may be offered to stay on schedule

Estimate of Physical Requirements

Lifting under 40 lbs. - OCCASIONAL

Lifting over 40 lbs. - OCCASIONAL

Dusty Environment - OCCASIONAL

Using Oil or Chemicals* - OCCASIONAL

Standing - OCCASIONAL

Climbing Ladders - OCCASIONAL

Climbing Stairs - OCCASIONAL

Sedentary Work** - OCCASIONAL

Outside Work - OCCASIONAL

Precision Type Work - OCCASIONAL

Typing - OCCASIONAL

Computer Input - OCCASIONAL

Stooping - OCCASIONAL

Driving - OCCASIONAL

Walking - OCCASIONAL

Answering Phone - OCCASIONAL

Bending - OCCASIONAL

Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - OCCASIONAL

Acuity, Far – Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. - OCCASIONAL

Acuity, Near – Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. - OCCASIONAL

Depth Perception – Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships. - OCCASIONAL

Field of Vision – Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while fixed on a point. - OCCASIONAL

Accommodation – Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus- Important for near point work. - OCCASIONAL

Color Vision – Ability to identify and distinguish colors. - OCCASIONAL

Special Comments: Pay ranges from $18-$24/hour