Yardman/Laborer

About the role

Perform general construction tasks involving physical labor at construction projects and plants. May operate hand and power tools of all types: Air hammers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces for support, erect scaffolding, cleaning up rubble and debris.

Essential duties

• Operate jackhammers, drills and other power tools as required
• Position, join, align, and seal structural components
• Shovel materials
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, or paint through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces
• Tend machines that pump asphalt and similar materials
• Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment, or to heat and move materials such as asphalt
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools
• Apply caulking compounds by hand or using caulking guns
• Clean and prepare sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work area
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, ramps, and other temporary structures
• Load, unload building materials, machinery, and tools
• Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces
• Learn and follow safety regulations
• Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year
• Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years old
• Valid NC driver's license with a good driving record
• Regular and predictable attendance with a good work ethic
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and/or overtime as needed
• Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds)
• Ability to continuously work around noise, dust, heat, cold, oil and heavy equipment
• Personal protective equipment is normally required
• Ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions