Construction Worker

Construction Worker I

This an entry level position whose main emphasis is to support and assist skilled tradesmen in day to day construction activities. The work will be supervised by a foreman and to a lesser degree by the skilled workers being assisted. Support and assistance includes helping to form and place concrete, potholing utilities and serving as a spotter during excavation, assisting in backfill, grading, asphalt placement and other jobsite activities.

Also maintaining barricades, signage and performing traffic control. It includes using hand tools and small machinery such as cutoff saws, jackhammers, tamps and drills. It also includes performing any other duties as needed. In addition, this position will report during inclement weather to assist with downed tree removal and snow and ice removal.

Knowledge of basic construction practices/techniques including, but not limited to, concrete forming/placement, grading, and job site safety. Ability to perform manual labor as needed in support of construction activities. Ability to operate small machinery including, but not limited to, cutoff saws, jack hammers, tamps, etc., as well as hand tools.

Stand, walk, stoop, bend, squat, and lift up to 75 lbs. throughout an 8-hour work day. Perform duties under adverse weather and adverse climate conditions.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Assist concrete masons in the forming for and placement of concrete to include, but not limited to, sidewalks, curb cuts, curbing, footers, aprons, etc.

Assist construction operators with earthmoving activities related to utilities to include, but not limited to, spotting, rough/fine grading, excavation/back filling, tamping,

Assist concrete masons and construction operators to establish earthwork gradients for asphalt and concrete placement.

Operation of construction equipment to include, but not limited to, compressors, jackhammers, compactors, saws, etc. as well as hand tools.

Perform traffic control measures for road and utility construction and maintenance projects, to include, but not limited to, barricades, cones, and signage.

Respond to grounds emergencies as they arise to maintain safety of the campus community to include periods of inclement weather.