Construction Workers

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects.
• Prepares surfaces for paving by shoveling bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction areas.
• Patches asphalt with hot and cold mix.
• Excavates and fills trenches and ditches.
• Maintains a clean job site by picking up all tools and equipment and securing the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials.
• Operates various types of heavy equipment with direct supervision.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Bridges problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or HR manager.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Diversity and Inclusion.
• Results Driven.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Teamwork Orientation.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands

• Lifts heavy objects.
• Walks and stands for long periods of time.
• Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimb coordination.
• Requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
• Requires excellent stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position.
• Days and hours of work are Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 45 hours per week.
• Working hours may vary due to job necessity.
• This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.