Construction Laborer

About the Role

Construction laborers and helpers work on almost all construction sites, performing a wide range of tasks and a variety of construction-related activities during all phases of construction. The main task laborers perform is preparing and cleaning up construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance at assigned location (may include office or project site)
• Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards
• Load or unload building materials to be used in construction
• Lift and move objects and materials (intermittently and continuously, up to 50+ lbs)
• Build or take apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures
• Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction
• Operate or tend equipment and machines used in construction and demolition (e.g., jackhammers, demo saws)
• Assist craft workers with their duties (mechanical, electrical, and telecom divisions)
• Follow plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality standards
• Participate in site housekeeping
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive, courteous manner
• Perform additional duties as directed by management
• Install barricades and perform demolition (hand and mechanical devices)
• Assist in concrete or asphalt installations
• Clean up sites and dispose of waste
• Provide assistance to equipment operators
• Maintain good documentation and record keeping, including time sheets, daily reports, and material requests
• Understand and strictly adhere to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Requirements

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• 0-3 years of field experience, trade school, or apprenticeship
• Highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations
• OSHA 10 certification

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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

• Physical Demands: Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites, climb ladders, crawl as needed, work from aerial lifts, and lift/manipulate objects up to 50 lbs.
• Work Environment: Includes aseptic and non-aseptic GMP areas, non-GMP areas, and office spaces.