CONSTRUCTION WORKER II
About the role
Branch's Civil Division is searching for a reliable General Laborer to join our well-established, growing company. The Laborer will perform tasks involving manual labor in heavy highway construction projects. The ideal candidate should be capable of working with minimal oversight but willing to follow directions closely.
Responsibilities
- Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack building materials, and set up equipment
- Follow project instructions from construction manager or supervisor
- Direct traffic safely around the construction or road maintenance site
- Use construction and maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks
- Follow all health and safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management
- Safely operate a variety of tools including pressure washers, jackhammers, drills, pipe saws, grinders, jumping jack, plate compactor
- Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment
- Prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, installing E&S controls, exposing existing utilities
- Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials
- Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly
Qualifications
- Positive attitude and work ethic
- Able to work independently or as an active member of a team
Competencies
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Communicating Effectively
- Following Policies and Procedures
- Working Safely
Physical demands
The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands). The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Schedule
This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.