Laborer, Construction, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Position Summary

A Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. Their duties include loading and unloading tools or raw materials, assembling scaffolding or other pieces of equipment and digging or filling in pits throughout the construction process.

• Variety of physical labor tasks including, but not limited to, clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, clear rubble or debris, etc.
• Measure distances from grade stakes, drive stakes and stretch tight line.
• Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms.
• Mixes, smooths, and finishes concrete.
• Erects scaffolding, shoring and braces.
• Grinds, sands, or polishes surfaces.
• Preforms general site clean up.
• Unloads and sorts construction deliveries.
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as assigned by your supervisor.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and perform in a fast‑paced, stressful work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines efficiently and cost effectively.

• Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of initiative.

• 1+ years’ construction industry experience preferred.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Compliance with all OSHA and MSHA regulations.
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures.

• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, hard hat, safety (hard toe) shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and coveralls.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb, balance, twist, pull, push, and have hand/finger dexterity and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in various weather conditions.
• Vision abilities (with or without correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sensory ability to talk, hear, smell, touch and feel.
• Able to work in all weather conditions including, but not limited to, heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc.
• Must be able to exert up to 10‑20 lbs constantly to move objects; 25‑50 lbs of force frequently; 50‑100 lbs of force occasionally.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Construction