Laborer

The Laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, heavy construction, excavation, and demolition project sites. The Laborer may operate a variety of equipment and instruments.

Essential Job Functions

·        Identifies and operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, skid steers, fork lifts, and a variety of other equipment and instruments

·        Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris

·        Controls passing traffic

·        Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment

·        Assists Mechanical Team with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials, tools and supplies

·        Restocks worksite supplies and materials as necessary

·        Identifies and follows safe working procedures

·        Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to themselves and others

·        Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including, but not limited to: digging ditches and trenches, backfilling excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, pouring concrete, setting braces to support the sides of excavations, assisting Mechanical Team Members.

Minimum Education and Experience:

·        2 years of general construction experience including exposure to fuels and various mechanical work

·        Some experience operating equipment and hand tools

·        Some experience with hoisting and rigging

·        Exposure to pipeline repairs, fueling systems, and other applicable safety standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·        Ability to pass required drug screen and background check

·        Ability to work overtime and some weekends as required

·        Must possess a valid driver’s license

·        Ability to gain access to military installations and facilities if applicable

·        Ability to work effectively with a team

·        Ability to communicate clearly

·        Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites

·        Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures

·        Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards

·        Ability to listen to and understand information and direction both verbally and in writing

·        Ability to learn on the job

·        Ability to work with minimal direction

·        Ability to assist and/or train Laborer 3

Other Work Requirements:

·        Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges

·        Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks

·        Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability

·        Demonstrate careful attention to detail and thoroughness

·        Constant work in outside weather conditions

·        Occasional work in extreme weather conditions (wet and rainy, above 90 degrees, below 20 degrees, dry atmosphere, wind)

·        Frequent work near moving mechanical parts and equipment

·        Constant exposure to typical construction site dangers

·        Constant exposure to loud noise

·        Frequent work in enclosed spaces and at various heights

·        Occasional work using scaffolding and ladders

Physical Abilities:

·        Frequently lift up to 50-100 pounds

·        Constantly lift up to 50 pounds

·        Constantly stand and walk

·        Constantly bend, stoop, and climb

·        Constantly use hands and fingers to operate tools and controls

·        Constantly work on uneven ground, including hills, dams, and ditches