What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at Earthtone Construction?
Summary: The Driver/Laborer is responsible for assisting Shop Managers in all areas related to Earthtone Construction’s logistical activities. The Driver/Laborer will be responsible transportation of construction materials as well as general labor on Earthtone Construction’s sites or facilities as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to the following):
Undertake general construction labor as required on any site under the direction of the site supervisor- Drives Earthtone delivery vehicles as directed and coordinated through the Shop Manager or Superintendent to pick up or deliver material, debris, etc.
- Abides by all state and federal traffic laws and safety regulations when driving company vehicles
- Selects, purchases, loads and transports building materials in accordance with traffic laws and in a safe and responsible manner
- Performs regular safety checks on vehicles, forklifts, etc.
- Performs basic maintenance and cleaning of vehicles
- Assists shop manager in coordinating tool deliveries, pickup, maintenance and tracking
- Stocks, restocks and organizes the shop materials, building materials and equipment under the supervision/direction of the shop manager
- Attends safety meetings weekly (either at the shop or onsite)
- Attends company training as directed
- Other duties as assigned
Tool Requirements:
Simple tool belt- Hammer
- Cat’s paw
- Utility knife
- Tape measure
Education and/or Experience:
- High school graduation or GED
- 1 year of commercial driving experience desired
Other Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to follow verbal directions, read maps or follow GPS
- Ability to follow safe driving practices
- Ability to plan and exercise effective organization strategies for routing and prioritizing deliveries and tasks
- Ability to communicate adequately in spoken English
- An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high standards
- Ability to use and apply good judgement and common sense
- Must have a valid California Driver’s License with clean driving record
- Basic Spanish.
- Other training and/or certifications desired: First Aid/CPR
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.
Ability to move/function within construction sites, including:- Stand for long periods of time
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Repetitive movements
- Walk or run for long periods of time
- Bend or twist body
- Kneel, stoop, crouch or crawl
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Ability to perform general construction tasks/actions including:
- Use one or two hands to grasp, move or assemble objects
- Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
- Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place
- Use muscles to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects
- Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
- See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
- See details of objects that are more than a few feet away
- Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
- Be physically active for long periods
- Bend, stretch, twist or reach out
- Use muscles for extended periods
- Determine the distance between objects
- Understand the speech of another person
- Speak clearly so listeners can understand
- Use fingers to grasp, move or assemble very small objects
- Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals
- Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects
- See differences between colors, shades and brightness
- Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and leg, while the body is moving
- Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
- React quickly using hands, fingers or feet
- Focus on one source of sound and block out others
- Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
- Move arms and legs quickly
- Determine from which direction a sound came
- See objects in very bright or glaring light
- While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side
- See objects in very low light
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the 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 a construction environment. When driving, the employee may operate the vehicle at varying speeds in traffic situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight areas. The employee is also exposed to outdoor weather conditions and rough or uneven ground and occasionally working in elevated work environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, on job sites, equipment noise can be a much higher level.
Acknowledgment: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. The Employee may be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.