Construction Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION LABORER| ANN ARBOR

Spence Brothers, a General Contractor and Construction Manager, is looking to fill a full time Laborer position to service our Southern Michigan market, based out of our Ann Arbor office.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction projects, excavations, and demolition sites along with equipment operation.
• Operate forklift or skid loader (must hold current applicable license).
• Clean and prepare construction sites, dig trenches, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris.
• Work in a safe manner.
• Operate hand and power tools of various types.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
• Ensure that materials and tools are put in their designated areas and that jobsites are maintained clean.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, and other temporary structures.
• Install and maintain perimeter construction fencing and screening.
• Fuel equipment on-site.
• Install safety mesh protection.
• Assist and self-perform trades including but not limited to cement, drywall, carpentry and electrical with all general laborer tasks and needs.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Physical requirements: Able to lift 55 lbs.
• Pour concrete walls, footings, columns, slabs, etc.
• Set up concrete pours, system pumps, etc.

Qualifications

• Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to read and follow routine specifications.
• Minimum 18 yrs. of age
• High School graduate
• Work rotating shifts
• Capable of moving into positions with significant decision-making responsibility.

EEOC Statement

Spence Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

Spence Brothers has built trust and important facilities that have helped our communities thrive for over 130 years. Our legacy continues as a trusted leader in Construction Management, Design/Build, and General Contracting services throughout Michigan. We are proud to build facilities that impact all parts of our community, ranging from small projects for non-profit organizations to large corporate facilities. Big or small, Spence Brothers is recognized far and wide for our commitment to quality and dependability by clients, subcontractors, and designers.