General Construction Laborer Job Description

General Construction Laborer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a General Construction Laborer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a clean job site;
  • Operate a variety of tools safely, including but not limited to: skill saw, sawzall, drill, nail gun;
  • Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment;
  • Holding plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines;
  • Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management;
  • Erecting scaffolding, ladders for assembling structures above ground levels;
  • Positioning and holding timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting;
  • Photograph end results and work for the Setter office team to report back to the homeowners;
  • Assists craft workers as needed;
  • Prep window openings for window installation;
  • Caulk/trim out windows;
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
  • Hold windows in place for installer;
  • Assist lead installer;
  • Inspect homes for common maintenance needs (examples: adjusting doors, replacing filters, swapping out light or plumbing fixtures).

Requirements:

  • High standard of integrity and professionalism;
  • Drug free at all times;
  • Strong working knowledge of job site safety;
  • Must be reliable and self-motivated;
  • Perform necessary tasks in a safe manner;
  • Are you able to restocks building supplies at the end of shift?
  • Do you have the ability to utilize various tools, such as crow bar, hammer, jig saw, grinders, pneumatic nail gun?
  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills;
  • Must have reliable transportation;
  • Responsible/reliable/fast learner;
  • May be required to work frequent overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts;
  • Provide own clothing: jeans, collared shirt with closed-toed sturdy shoes;
  • Be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. periodically during shift when necessary;
  • Must have valid “real” driver license;
  • Restocks building supplies at the end of shift.