Job description
Job Title: Laborer
Reports To: Construction Manager
Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.
Job Summary:
The Laborer works on the construction site and is responsible for cleaning the site to prepare it, removing hazards, loading and unloading materials, and operating and using various tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Attend and participate in morning and afternoon job specific safety / huddle meetings as needed
Operate various tamping machines as per specifications
Inspect machines, equipment and assist with everyday maintenance
Assist with loading, unloading, and preparing of jobsite materials
Maintain neat and clean work area
Inspect and operate hand tools for various activities
Assist the operator with excavation of trenches, placement of shoring and backfilling procedures
Dig entry and exit pits
Placement of conduit in open trenches
Proofing conduits
Potholing existing utilities
Assist with rigging and setting of structures
Forming and pouring of concrete
Prep and placement of asphalt
Maintain safety of company vehicles and ensured optimal utilization
Ensure compliance to customer requirements and completed activities
Observe and promote safety compliance
Complete required safety training annually
Report injuries and other accidents to the foreman
Assist coworkers in ensuring site is clean and organized at the end of each shift
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Valid Driver's license
Reliable transportation to various jobsites in the area
Subject to pre-employment background check, drug test, and MVR
o Subject to random drug screenings
Ability to follow instruction
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership and clients
Strong understanding of safety procedures and policies
Must be able to meet physical demands of the position; ability to lift up to 75 pounds
Excellent vision or the use of prescription lenses
Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable weather conditions
Willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends
Willing to work in inclement weather
Willing to work at heights
Education and Experience:
High school or equivalent education
Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction
Experience in operating small equipment and hand tools
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include: nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 40 to 90 pounds
- Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
- Must be able to safely operate company vehicles or workaround heavy equipment and machinery
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work
- Must be able to ascend and descend ladders
- Must be able to work in small/confined areas
- Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear
Minimum Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations:
Valid driver's license
OSHA 10
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.
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