Construction Laborer

Job Summary

The Construction Laborer performs general laborer duties at various residential, commercial, industrial, and civil job site locations, including organizing materials, cleaning duties, and assisting the carpenters. This position works under the direct supervision of the Foreman.

• Previous construction experience preferred, with a basic understanding of the construction process.
• Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation to job site locations.
• Must provide own basic hand tools; employer provides specialty tools and equipment.
• Must be able to interpret and apply verbal and/or written instructions in English.

• Obtain daily work instructions and determine work to be done.
• Retrieve supplies and materials for the carpenters.
• Assist with performing concrete work set up and disassembly.
• Cut framing materials and other materials using saws.
• Grade lumber.
• Keep all materials on the project organized.
• Assist in framing duties.
• Safely set up staging, scaffolding, and ladders.
• Assist with prepping and sanding materials for staining/painting.
• Maintain and clean all power tools, hand tools, and other equipment.
• Keep job site trailers and supplies organized.
• Load and unload materials and supplies from trucks/trailers at job sites.
• Pack materials to specific areas at the construction site as needed.
• Perform housekeeping, keep work area clean, remove trash and debris, shovel, sweep, and pick up materials by hand.

• Operate forklift to move materials only if forklift trained/certified.
• May drive a company vehicle to run errands or pick up supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Heavy Duty job: exertion up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25‑50 pounds frequently, or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.