Laborer

Position Summary:

The Laborer/Groundman position is an entry-level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of foundations for primarily distribution, transmission & substation systems.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions considering business necessity.

Essential Functions:

• Able to perform heavy physical labor including excavation and concrete work
• Works as part of a crew-teamwork
• Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by supervisor, crew leader, foreman, etc.
• Operate construction equipment
• Handle physically demanding construction duties

Other Requirements:

• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Work is performed outside and includes exposure to extreme cold, heat inclement weather & noise.
• Willing to work in various locations across the state/country and for extended periods, when required.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• CDL is not required but a plus; Valid Driver's license required
• Willing to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to understand and communicate information and work in a team environment
• Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, climb and reach
• Able to lift, carry and place heavy objects
• Must have acceptable MVR
• We participate in E-Verify

Required Physical Demands:

This role does require the physical ability to climb, bend stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and repetitive motions.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position


0 (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hours/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hours/day)


C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Physical Demands C Lift/Carry

Stand C 10 lbs. or less C

Walk C 11-20 lbs. F

Sit O 21-50 lbs. O

Manually Manipulate F 50+ lbs. N

Reach Outward F

Reach Over Shoulder F

Climb O Push/Pull

Crawl O 12 lbs. or less F

Squat or Kneel F 13-25 lbs. F

Bend F 26-40 lbs. O

Speak C 40+ lbs. O


Other Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - rubber gloves/sleeves, hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, shields, face masks
• Sense of Balance
• Ability to sustain awkward positions/posture

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this Job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.


Power Corporation of America/Precision Foundations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Precision Foundations, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.