Webber - Laborer - Heavy Civil

General Purpose of Job

Assist Foreman and skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties under close supervision. Usually an entry level position as the first step to learn a skill.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Digging, spreading and leveling dirt, sand and gravel using a pick, shovel or rake.
• Lift, carry and hold construction materials, tools and supplies.
• Clean tools, equipment, materials and work area.
• Mix, pour and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials using hand tools.
• Join, wrap and seal sections of pipe.
• Perform a variety of routine non-machine tasks such as removing forms, filling excavations, placing pipe sections in trench and assembling sections of pipe.
• Perform a variety of machine tasks such as tapping soil, jack hammering and assisting in the fusing of pipe.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Less than a High School Diploma

Working Conditions

• Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

Physical Activity Level

Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers and perceive attributes of objects and materials.