General Labor Worker

JOB TITLE: General Labor Hand- Underground utilities and pipe laying experience

CLASSIFICATION: Salary/Hourly based on years of experience

SUPERVISOR: Site Foreman

ASSIGNED LOCATION: Varies

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Labor Hand is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at the construction site. Duties include loading and unloading tools and raw materials, assembling or maintaining equipment, digging or filling pits, putting in/up fence as needed on the construction site, and other duties as assigned. Experience with underground utilities and pipe laying. The duties and responsibilities of a laborer are all geared toward maintaining a clean, safe and efficient construction site while also supporting the overall project. The list of duties and responsibilities for a laborer on any given day may include the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Cleaning and preparing construction sites.

· Loading and unloading materials and equipment.

· Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.

· Digging trenches, compacting earth and backfilling holes.

· Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment.

· Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.

· Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.

· Ensure equipment is checked daily and maintained proactively as needed

· Be safety conscious in all his/her work and behavior and encourage safety in others

· Keep supervisor(s) informed of upcoming/existing impediments to project success

REQUIREMENTS

· High School Diploma or GED preferred

· Must be at work on time each day as directed

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

· Excellent communication skills

· Knowledge of the construction industry and processes

· Perform quality checks on construction equipment

· Maintain a positive attitude and represent the company in a positive capacity in all interactions and at all times.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Physical & Environmental Demands will include but not be limited to: sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting of upper body, and manual dexterity for operation of construction and construction-related machines/equipment. Vision to include: near, far, visual accommodation, color, and depth perception. Must be able to hear sound(s) clearly and distinctly to effectively receive, understand and reiterate information. Lifting and manual labor is required, and often in extreme environmental conditions.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Should possess a valid driver’s license and have an excellent driving record to drive company owned or leased vehicles.

NOTE: This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of this position. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration to describe duties does not prohibit the assigning of additional duties that may be similar in kind or in difficulty as needed.

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Monday to Friday

Morning shift

Nights as needed

Overtime

Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person