Laborer

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Position Description

Construction laborers perform tasks involving manual labor required for construction. May operate hand and power tools; air hammers, earth tampers, and measuring equipment. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces, and support sides of excavations, erect scaffolding and clean up rubble. Laborers perform a variety of routine; non-machine tasks and work is usually performed with other workers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists skilled workers as assigned. This may include jobs such as demolition, carrying lumber, or construction.
• Unload materials that are delivered such as lumber or bags of cement and distributes them to appropriate location as identified by supervisor.
• Prepares tools and materials for other trades.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; erecting scaffolding; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.
• Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.
• Demonstrate and maintain a strong focus on safety.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry minimum of 50 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to read and understand warning signs and labels on a construction site, be able to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials
• Must be able to work some Saturdays and at night, when needed.

Wage and Benefits:

• Starting base wage: $28.80 /hour plus fringe.
• Company pays 100% of a single policy for health insurance.
• Enrollment in 401k immediately with employer match after 1 year of service.
• Dental, Vision, and other voluntary benefits offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IBI is an EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All are encouraged to apply.