What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Laborer position at Lanier Construction Company?
Job description
Perform general construction tasks involving physical labor at construction projects. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, jumping jack tamps, flat tamps, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, cleaning up rubble and debris.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operate jackhammers, drills, and other power tools as required.
- Work with equipment operators to facilitate movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
- Operate pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment, or to heat and move materials such as asphalt.
- Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
- Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
- Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
- Erect and disassemble shoring boards, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
- Load, unload materials, machinery, and tools.
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Provide assistance to subcontractors, pipe layers, and masons.
- Work hours as demanded by the project owner, could include nights, weekends.
- Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other managers.
Minimum Requirements Education:
- Drivers License Preferable
Work Experience:
- Prior construction experience is preferable
- Or experience working in an outdoor environment
- Weekend work may be required
Physical Demands:
- Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment.
Physical Activity:
Position requires the ability to continuously work around noise, dust, heat, cold, oil, and heavy equipment. Position requires the ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions.
About Us
Lanier Construction Company is a family-owned and operated construction company that has been in business since 1984. Lanier Construction has successfully completed many projects for both private companies and governmental agencies across the State of North Carolina. Lanier's services include grading & excavation, storm drainage, water & sewer utilities, bridge, and road construction.
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Salary: $15.00 - $16.25 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.25 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Snow Hill, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16