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 A/Z office or other project site
• Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards
• Load or unload building materials to be used in construction
• Lifting and moving objects and materials at times in excess of 50 lbs, intermittently and at times continuously
• 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 (to include jackhammers, demo saws, etc.)
• Help craft workers with their duties (i.e., mechanical, electrical, and telecom divisions)
• Follow plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality
• Participate in site housekeeping
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner
• Additional duties as directed by management

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• 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
• Good documentation and record keeping
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports, and material requests
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• OSHA 10 certification

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites
• Ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed
• Ability to work from aerial lifts
• Ability to lift and manipulate objects up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

• GMP – Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas
• Non-GMP Areas – Office spaces