Laborer, Construction, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Job Summary

The KEMRON Laborer performs tasks that require primarily physical strength on heavy construction projects and highway construction sites. The Laborer will perform a variety of onsite project tasks possibly involving strenuous manual labor.

• Load and unload trucks, and other material conveyances.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches and set braces to support the sides of excavations.
• Erect scaffolding on project site.
• Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrow or hand truck.
• Stack materials for storage or binning.
• Collect refuse, debris, rubble, and salvageable materials.
• Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations.
• Level ground using pick, shovel, other manual or power equipment.
• Clean/clear culverts and ditches.
• Cut trees and brush.
• Operate a variety of manual and power equipment, i.e., lawnmowers.
• May move and arrange heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliance, as well as heavy pieces of automotive, medical engineering, and other types of machinery and equipment.
• Spread sand and salt on icy roads and walkways.
• Rake/Pick up leaves and trash.
• Consistently follow KEMRON and OSHA safety policies and procedures, bringing any problems to the attention of the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Director or HR Manager.
• Follow daily procedures, policies, and protocols as set forth in job orientation, training, and onsite tailgate meetings.
• Assist site personnel in the safe execution of all project work.
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction area.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix. Excavate and fills trenches and ditches.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and assist to secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.

• Any combination of training, skills, and experience that demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the work of a Laborer.
• Willingness and ability to perform strenuous manual work following verbal instruction.
• The ability to work safely around a remediation construction project site where multiple pieces of equipment and site personnel are performing separate tasks.
• Knowledge of proper use of hand tools and power equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Skill and experience to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Knowledge to safely and appropriately use power equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

• 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) training.
• Current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training.
• Current, clear motor vehicle record, meeting KEMRON vehicle insurance requirements.
• Certified first aid and CPR training.
• Primary residence located within 50 miles of project site.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy truck and equipment operations.

• Good eyesight and excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Good judgment to safely and correctly follow steps necessary to perform complicated tasks.
• Work closely, safely, and respectfully with other employees/positions on site without continuous supervision.
• Ability to remain constantly alert and observant of surroundings.
• Regularly perform tasks in outside weather conditions, including rain, extreme heat, wet and/or humidity.
• Physical and mental stamina to safely and productively work 8-10 hour shifts with minimal meal/rest breaks.
• Ability to perform safely while exposed to vibration, dust, asphalt, and/or hazardous material.
• Satisfactorily and safely perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Withstand daily loud and possibly continuous noise level using proper hearing protection.
• Ability to frequently or continuously use hands to finger, handle, feel or…