General Laborer/Flagger

Job Description

Job Title: Common Laborer/Flagger

Reports To: Job Foreman

Prepared By/Date: Human Resources 3/31/15

Summary: Traffic Control, Provides craftsmanship to manipulate dirt, stone, asphalt, or concrete with various tools in order to prepare the project areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as requested by their Supervisor.

Working with tools such as shovels, rakes, float trowels, jack hammers, concrete/asphalt saws, and many others.

Be involved with equipment repairs and maintenance. This would require a good deal of bending and stooping, as well as working with hammers, wrenches, etc.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal - Listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Team Work - Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; promotes a harassment-free environment. Ethics - Treats people with respect. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed. Quantity - Meets productivity standards. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

No skills needed

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills:

No Computer skills needed.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather); risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations