Laborer III

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with all company and specific site safety and project policies
• Supply input to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and frequent improvements or changes to the Job Safety Analysis Plan (JSAP)
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers and rakes
• Clean, remove and prepare materials used on site to eliminate possible hazards
• Control traffic passing near, in and around work zones; signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials
• Measure, mark and record openings and distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed
• Observe and comply with all company and specific site safety procedures and project policies, and maintain the construction site in strict accordance with OSHA guidelines
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with others by all means possible (visual or radio contact) including interpreting hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed or loaded
• May perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, including lifting, positioning and securing materials during installation
• Responsible for care and custody of tools being used, including daily cleaning and maintenance
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Previous experience working in construction
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training required, TWIC and MSHA certification preferred
• Must be able to travel as required over extended periods of time
• Must be able to operate construction tools by hand
• Must be able to preform the duties of a labor while using different levels of PPE and respiratory equipment, when necessary.
• Must be able to perform the duties of a laborer while working in all outdoor weather conditions
• Must have the ability to read, write and understand math and English to respond to customer requests and follow instructions
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, climb, operate motorized vehicles and equipment, work in confined spaces, at heights and around heavy equipment required
• Must be able to work in a construction environment with potential exposure to dust, noise, waste, toxic and infectious materials and in possible inclement weather