Construction Laborer

Job description

Duties may include: Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. Loads, unloads or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications. Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers or rakes. Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards, clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. Measure, mark or record openings or distance to layout areas where construction work will be performed. Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails or bolts. Lubricate, clean or repair machinery, equipment or tools. Grind, scrape, sand or polish concrete surfaces using abrasive tools or machines. Place, consolidate or protect case-in place concrete or masonry structures & other related Construction Laborer activities as per SOC/OES 47-2061 (onetonline.org).

Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-5:00PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed).

Special Requirements

Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.