Overview
The Laborer position involves assisting skilled craft workers at construction sites, performing various physical tasks while prioritizing safety and cleanliness. This entry-level role requires the ability to follow instructions and maintain an orderly work environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
- Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew.
- Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
- Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
- Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies.
- Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.
Requirements
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools.
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft).
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.