Laborer, Construction

About the role

The Laborer works on the construction site and is responsible for cleaning the site to prepare it, removing hazards, loading and unloading materials, and operating and using various tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in morning and afternoon job specific safety / huddle meetings as needed
• Operate various tamping machines as per specifications
• Inspect machines, equipment and assist with everyday maintenance
• Absorb and unload jobsite materials
• Maintain a neat and clean work area
• Inspect and operate hand tools for various activities
• Absorb and excavate trenches, place shoring and backfilling procedures
• Dig entry and exit pits
• Place conduit in open trenches
• Proof conduits
• Pothole existing utilities
• Absorb and set structures
• Form and pour concrete
• Prep and place asphalt
• Maintain safety of company vehicles and ensure optimal utilization
• Ensure compliance to customer requirements and completed activities
• Observe and promote safety compliance
• Complete required safety training annually
• Report injuries and other accidents to the foreman
• Absorb coworkers in ensuring site is clean and organized at the end of each shift
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education
• Valid Driver’s license
• Reliable transportation to various jobsites in the area
• Subject to pre-employment background check, drug test, and MVR
• Ability to follow instruction
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership and clients
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and policies
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the position; ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Excellent vision or the use of prescription lenses
• Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable weather conditions
• Willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends
• Willing to work in inclement weather
• Willing to work at heights

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction
• Experience in operating small equipment and hand tools

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include: nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 40 to 90 pounds
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to safely operate company vehicles or workaround heavy equipment and machinery
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders
• Must be able to work in small/confined areas
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

Minimum Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 10