Civil Construction Laborer

Job Summary:

The Construction Laborer will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers on the construction site. Pay for this position is $18 - $25 per hour depending on experience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists with installation of underground utilities including conduit, storm pipe, sanitary sewer pipe and water main.
• Unloads materials that are delivered and distributes them to appropriate location as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications both manually and with the use of equipment.
• Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
• Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers such as mixing concrete or preparing flooring for installation.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; erecting scaffolding; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools, including drills, cut off saws, generators, and other tools as directed by management.
• Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.
• Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.
• Travel out of town to work on remote job sites as directed by management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to lift heavy items.

Education and Experience:

• Prior job experience required.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• OSHA 10 preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 80-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and carry materials weighing between 40 and 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work overtime.