Laborer - Denver, CO

Duties and responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects.
• Prepares surfaces for paving.
• Shovels asphalt into construction areas.
• Assists in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.
• Excavates and fills trenches and ditches.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Handles and stores materials.
• Loads and unloads trucks and hauls/hoists materials.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Bridges problems to the attention of the foreman, Safety Director, or HR Manager.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Safety support and planning work with Health and Safety Personnel.
• Assist in plan & specification writing and interpretation.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Perform other duties as assigned.