Laborer/Apprentice
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists skilled workers as assigned. This may include jobs such as demolition, carrying lumber, or construction.
- Unloads materials that are delivered and distributes them to appropriate locations as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications.
- Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
- Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers such as mixing cement or preparing flooring for installation.
- Cleans and prepares specific areas of the jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; erecting scaffolding; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.
- Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
- Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
- Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions; ability to work with a variety of personalities.
- Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.
- Must be willing and able to travel in and out of state.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior job experience preferred.
- Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and the tools involved preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
Benefits:
- Life, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- On site gym and golf simulator.