Laborer - New Berlin (Earthwork)

A Day in the Life

Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor at construction project sites.

• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Bring any concerns to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, Safety Director or Management.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.
• Maintain a clean job site at all times.
• Pick up all material, tools, and small equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Assist in identifying and ensuring that any underground and overhead utilities have been located/exposed prior to excavating.
• Review trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensure any required protection is available.
• Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What You’ll Need

• A high school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and ability to work with equipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work.
• Ability to follow proper use and safety guidelines at all times.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures.
• Ability to view and understand safety training video.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.
• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

Additional Job Description

• The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
• Benefits Offered To Union Craft Workers Include 401k, Employee Assistance Program For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.