Laborer - Dirt

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform tasks involving physical labor at highway and heavy construction project sites.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Dig dirt using shovels and machinery.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.
• Read grades, lift and carry objects & materials of various weights.
• Maintain equipment by keeping it clean and in proper working order. Report any damaged or unsafe equipment to foreman immediately.
• Practice safety at all times including driving of company vehicles or use of equipment. Use PPE while on jobsite e.g. hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, high visibility vest, steel toe boots, pants, and gloves.
• Take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done.
• Work in conjunction and as a team with your crew.
• Auxiliary duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months construction work experience with references.
• Valid license, CDL preferred or the ability to obtain within one year.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Clean driving record for past 5 years.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Previous experience laboring, farming or performing other manual work preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle power tools, run heavy equipment, rake and shovel as needed.
• Ability to take direction and work together in a team setting.
• Ability and willingness to learn and understand your role on the team.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and perform repetitive lifting, carrying, climbing, and walking. Repetitive lifting could be 40 or more pounds at any one time.
• Ability to work long hours and 5-6 days a week in all environmental conditions.
• Good work ethic, punctuality and alertness.
• Knowledge of equipment, machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of building and construction materials, methods, and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to follow all company, DOT, OSHA, and MiOSHA safety rules.