Construction Helper

Overview

Our client is a trusted and growing concrete-cutting and selective-demolition contractor serving commercial and industrial clients in the Raleigh–Durham region and surrounding areas. They offer services including flat sawing, wall and wire sawing, core drilling, hand-sawing, selective demolition, and concrete removal and repair. They are committed to safety, integrity, and quality workmanship.

$20.00/hr - $22.00/hr

• Jobsite support
• Assist Operators in setting up and transporting equipment to/from jobsites
• Assist in preparing jobsites by unloading tools and staging equipment
• Assist in handling debris, slurry, and material removal from work areas
• Equipment and vehicle care
• Transport equipment daily between the yard and job sites
• Assist in cleaning tools, equipment, and vehicles daily to ensure readiness for the next job
• Assist Operators in basic preventive maintenance tasks and inspections
• Report equipment issues promptly to Operators or the shop mechanic using Tyfoom forms
• Manage personal expendables usage
• Safety & Compliance
• Comply with company safety procedures and OSHA regulations diligently
• Wear required PPE consistently
• Assist in setting up barricades, signage, and other safety controls on jobsites
• Participate in Job Hazard Analysis with the operator on each job after review with site contact
• Review safety plan with the operator to assess respirator needs when required
• Assess safety risks with the operator when working in extreme environments (e.g., take breaks in heat)
• Use tools and equipment to minimize physical exertion and risk of injury
• Report near misses
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner
• Learn safe use of equipment, guarding on tools, and proper use of mounted drills
• Administration & Communication
• Support Operators in completing job-related paperwork
• Submit receipts promptly
• Communicate respectfully with team members, clients, and supervisors
• Report progress, challenges, and delays to the Operator or Field Manager
• Professional Development
• Participate in on-the-job training to learn tool operation and industry practices
• Develop proficiency in basic concrete sawing, drilling, and demolition tasks
• Show initiative and readiness to advance toward Operator role within 1-2 years

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous construction or labor experience helpful but not required
• Strong physical stamina
• Willing to work in varying weather conditions
• Good driving record with current license
• Strong mechanical abilities
• Safety oriented
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving ability
• Time management skills
• Willing to work hard
• Dependable & reliable
• Works well in a team
• Career oriented
• Willing to learn
• Mathematical aptitude (willing to train in measurements & calculations)
• Normal periods of sitting and standing in an office environment
• Lifting and/or pushing objects up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis