Skilled Construction Laborer Job Description

Skilled Construction Laborer Job Description Template

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

Responsibilities:

  • Hauling heavy materials and debris;
  • Trenching/digging;
  • Provide assistance to contractors (i.e. craft workers, electricians, painters) as needed;
  • Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner;
  • Follow instructions and use tools and equipment to complete daily tasks;
  • Prepare construction site each day by preparing materials, tools, and equipment;
  • Consult team leaders and manager on construction plans;
  • Train on experienced tasks and learn new tasks from co-workers;
  • Basic Use of Tools;
  • Ensure regulated and proper headgear, earplugs, gloves, safety glasses, and clothing are worn;
  • Complete previous projects or receive new project instructions from construction manager or supervisor;
  • Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly;
  • Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials;
  • Assists or trains other construction workers as needed;
  • Performs tasks involving physical labor at commercial construction sites.

Requirements:

  • Reliable transportation;
  • Must have reliable transportation;
  • Must be safety orientated;
  • Must have 1+yrs experience in construction;
  • At least two years of construction experience;
  • Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds;
  • Work boots;
  • High school degree or equivalent educational experience; vocational school or trade apprenticeships a plus;
  • Good work ethic;
  • Able to work independently or as an active member of a team;
  • Two years of previous experience in construction preferred;
  • Tools;
  • Must be in good physical condition in order to push, pull, carry objects and preform other tasks as assigned by site Superintendent;
  • Ability to operate basic equipment – forklift, skid loader, water pump, etc;
  • Willingness and ability to preform skilled construction duties following verbal and/or written instructions.