Construction Laborer

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operate and care for construction equipment and machines.
• Help equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary.
• Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
• Load or unload construction materials.
• Follow instructions from supervisors.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Perform site clean-up.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to work in all weather.
• Workers must be punctual and reliable.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.
• Experience as a general laborer in the construction industry is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Prior job experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment.