Construction Laborer

Construction Laborers perform tasks involving physical labor at construction projects. These team members operate a variety of hand and power tools and will clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces, erect structures, clean rubble, and debris and remove waste materials. This position also assists other craft workers.

Tasks:

• Performing a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in construction projects.
• Maintaining a clean job site: picking up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards
• Handling and storing materials
• Shoveling, raking, seeding, checking grade, etc
• Loading and unloading trucks and hauling and hoisting materials
• Ensuring that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bringing problems to the attention of the Foreman, Safety Director, or HR Manager
• Measuring distances from grade stakes, drive stakes, and stretch lines tight
• Bolt, nail, and help align items
• Loading and unloading material from trucks
• Level earth to fine grade specifications, using pick, shovel and rake
• Mixing concrete, as necessary, with hand tools or by using portable mixer
• Helping place concrete, using a wheelbarrow or power buggy
• Perform variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools, such as demolishing buildings, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing projections from concrete, and cut and attach insulating material
• Will be required to assist other carpenters or employees in the performance of their duties.
• May be required to operate hand and power tools as well as operate company equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to supply basic tools required for the position (such as tool box, hammer, nail bag, etc). A full list will be provided.
• Needs to have a commitment to safety and keeping work area neat and clean.
• Help keep the jobsites clean by sweeping compound, HEPA vac., and brooms

Required Skills:

• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in construction work
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Required Experience:

• High school or equivalent
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Approximately 95% of your time
• Sitting: Approximately 5% of your time
• Walking: Frequent walking required as your change positions & locations
• Lifting: Lift & Carry materials weighing no more than 50 lbs. Frequency varies based on work at the time. Equipment is available for assistance.
• Pushing: Push materials weighing no more than 50 lbs. Frequency varies based on work at the time. Equipment is available for assistance.
• Pulling: Pull materials weighing no more than 50 lbs. Frequency varies based on work at the time. Equipment is available for assistance.
• Climbing: Climbing up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects in multi-story buildings.
• Bending: Bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl as appropriate.
• Heights: Working at heights will vary, as well as working with various pieces of equipment that will provide protection at such heights; scaffolds, aerial man lifts, and personal fall protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Millsboro, DE 19966: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person