General Laborer

General Laborer

Arcata, CA / McKinleyville, CA - $25.00-$33.00

• Clean the construction site before the general crew arrives, eliminating any debris that could pose potential hazards
• Control traffic around the construction site by posting signs indicating people are working and redirecting any vehicles to side roads
• Unload materials from trucks and place them at the proper location on the site; distribute materials to contractors
• Perform numerous types of manual labor, including digging trenches to lay down piping and mixing concrete inside a portable cement mixer
• Maintain all pieces of equipment by routinely inspecting machinery, conducting repairs, and ordering replacements when necessary
• Provide any assistance to the contractors when asked
• Conduct inspections once a project is complete and walk through the premises of the construction site to ensure everything meets the desired specifications before showing it to the client
• Assist specialty craft workers, such as roofers and painters, with any tasks they might need

• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Previous experience working on construction sites
• Understanding of and willingness to abide by all safety protocols
• Ability to pass a drug check

• High school diploma is an asset
• Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment
• Previous construction experience preferred

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Construction