Laborer

General Duties

Follow the direction of the site supervisor.

Communicate effectively.

Keep job sites clean and orderly.

Must be able to twist, bend, and lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

Able to work a 10-hour shift on your feet.

Able to work in extreme heat and cold temperatures indoors & outdoors.

Perform manual labor tasks, use hand tools and small pieces of equipment (mini excavators, skid steers, lulls or forklifts).

Assist operator in repair, maintenance, and fueling of heavy equipment.

Must agree to abide by and participate in all Contour Safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

Personal Attributes

Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be honest and trustworthy, be respectful.

Able to communicate effectively.

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Be flexible.

Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.

Expectations

Approach each day alert and eager to accomplish all learning and tasks thoroughly.

Able to work both independently and as part of a team providing recycling assistance.

Maintain professionalism.

Reliable transportation is required.

All duties to be performed in a timely and efficient manner.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

The laborer position is a physically strenuous and mentally demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects, from time to time. The laborer will have to work in all weather and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The laborer must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.

Environmental Conditions

The laborer must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.

Sensory Demands

He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.

Mental Demands

The laborer must work with the team and is expected to maintain a schedule of work. Proper and efficient management of all projects is required. Any variation from these means that lengthens the project not caused by unforeseen conditions is unacceptable. Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a limited time.