Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. The Laborer is responsible for operating heavy machinery to dig, move, and grade earth or materials, ensuring construction, mining, or infrastructure projects are completed safely and efficiently.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Lift heavy loads up to and exceeding 70 pounds.
• Identify utility lines.
• Perform setup and cleanup tasks at job site.
• Direct traffic when necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians, motorists and work crew which requires standing in one place for long periods of time.
• Backfill trenches and pit when necessary.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site daily.
• Shovel materials to and from construction areas, including asphalt dirt and concrete.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Remove and properly dispose of debris and waste materials.
• Travel to work on remote job sites as directed by management.
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education, Skills and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be able to concentrate on tasks for extended periods of time.
• The ability to understand and communicate information.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to do basic math
• Must be able to safely operate hand and power tools. Prior experience is preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.
• Must be able to push, pull & lift loads exceeding 70lbs.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to remain on feet for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach.

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