What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer - Heavy Civil Construction position at Clarkson Contruction?
Who we are…
Clarkson Construction Company is a leader in delivering innovative solutions to some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the Midwest. Now in its sixth generation, family-owned Clarkson continues to set the standard using 21st Century technology to connect our communities and move them closer to the future.
What we do…
- Highway Construction
- Site Development and Grading
- Bridge Construction
- Concrete Paving
ROLE SUMMARY
The General Laborer is responsible for assisting operations on heavy civil job sites such as highways, roads, and bridges. This is a broad representation of the type of tasks and requirements required of General Laborers at Clarkson Construction Company.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists other skilled trades by loading, unloading, and distributing materials as assigned.
- Daily cleanup and disposal of debris on and around jobsite.
- Responsibilities may include:
- construction gate duty
- flagging responsibilities- holding flags to direct traffic at access points
- spotter responsibilities- watching equipment to ensure no collisions with people or property
- shoveling
- Adheres to OSHA standards and Clarkson Construction Company’s safety standards.
- General laborers utilize a variety of tools and specialized equipment.
- Other manual labor duties as assigned.
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
- Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner.
- Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must have reliable transportation to jobsite.
- Show up ready to work when scheduled.
- Communicates absences and tardiness with supervisor as early as possible.
- Must be able to travel to jobsites within local areas.
- Must be willing and eligible to join a local union.
- Must have a residence local to the KC Metro area or local to the jobsite area.
- Must be able to pass a drug test or DOT screening.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent activity can include: walking, standing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, sitting and climbing.
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs or more.
- Must be able to remain alert and see, hear and respond to team members and the surrounding environment in highly safety sensitive working conditions.
- Specific physical requirements may vary by project type/location.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Work is often performed next to live traffic, in outdoor weather conditions, with and around large heavy civil construction machinery.
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including night shifts and overtime, as assigned.
- Specific environmental requirements may vary by project type/location.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred).
- 0-2 years commercial construction experience (Preferred).
Clarkson Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.
