Construction Laborer

Laborer Job Description

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers. Help with installation, maintenance, and repair work. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

Basic Skills

· Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

· Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

· Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

· Talking to others to convey information effectively.

· Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Work Activities

· Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

· Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.

· Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.

· Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.

· Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

· Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.

· Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.

· Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.

· Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.

· Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.

· Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.

· Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.

· Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.

· Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.

· Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

· Performing General Physical Activities

· Handling and Moving Objects

· Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

· Getting Information

· Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

· Controlling Machines and Processes

· Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

· Making Decisions and Solving Problems Detailed Work Activities

Task

· Apply paint to surfaces.

· Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

· Assemble temporary equipment or structures.

· Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.

· Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.

· Clean equipment or facilities.

· Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.

· Clean work sites.

· Compact materials to create level bases.

· Dig holes or trenches.

· Direct vehicle traffic.

· Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.

· Finish concrete surfaces.

· Install green structural components, equipment or systems.

· Install insulation in equipment or structures.

· Install masonry materials.

· Install plumbing or piping.

· Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.

· Maintain construction tools or equipment.

· Mark reference points on construction materials.

· Measure work site dimensions.

· Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.

· Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.

· Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment.

· Operate pumps or compressors.

· Position construction forms or molds.

· Position structural components.

· Pour materials into or on designated areas.

· Prepare explosives for detonation.

· Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal.

· Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.

· Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.

· Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.

· Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.

· Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.

· Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• gate/fence installation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road