Construction Laborer

Description

A general worker on construction sites performs a variety of physical tasks to assist in building structures and ensuring safety. The duties of a construction laborer can vary depending on the type of construction work and would require completing daily work instructions in a timely manner.

• Clear debris, trash, hazardous materials, and equipment from construction sites.
• Dig trenches, level earth, back filling holes and prepare the site for building.
• Assist with setting up and disassembly of temporary structures such as scaffolding and/or ladders.

• Help carpenters, masons, electricians, and other tradespeople by handing tools, materials, and providing other support.
• Assist with holding materials or tools for workers performing specialized tasks.

• Load and unload construction materials such as lumber, cement, steel, and equipment.
• Transport materials to different areas of the site.
• Operate simple machinery (like forklifts or hoists) to move heavy objects.
• Assist with inspecting and recording the material amount or count received from delivery personnel.
• Identify and report any damaged material/equipment immediately to management.

• Assist in mixing, pouring, and spreading concrete.
• Perform demolition work when necessary.
• Install basic elements like insulation or drywall.

• Ensure that safety protocols are followed to prevent accidents.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) like hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, and steel-toe boots.
• Put up site safety and warning signs for vehicles and passersby.
• Follow site-specific safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintaining the work area in a clean, organized and safe manner.

• Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring they are in working order.
• Operate basic construction equipment like various hand tools, drills, saws, or compactors under supervision.
• Ensure construction equipment, jobsite materials, and tools are cleaned, organized, and stored properly.
• Complete other assigned work when needed.

• Physical Strength: Must be able to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding tasks (standing, squatting, bending, or kneeling for long periods of time, often all day, lifting heavy loads of up to 75 pounds).
• Stamina: Ability to work long hours in various weather conditions.
• Basic Construction Knowledge: Understanding of tools and machinery commonly used in construction.
• Attention to Detail: Follow instructions from Foremen and co-workers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and safely.
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team to complete construction projects efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.

• Outdoor Settings: Work is often performed outside in varying weather conditions.
• Construction Sites: May involve working on residential, commercial, or industrial construction projects.
• Hazardous Work: Work can be dangerous, so following safety protocols is essential.

• Education: Typically, a high school diploma or equivalent is required. On-the-job training is common.
• Experience: Some experience in construction or physical labor is preferred but not always required.
• Training: OSHA 10-hour required; OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification preferred.
• License: Valid driver's license
• Transportation
  : MUST have own reliable transportation as most job sites are not always served by public transportation and may operate company trucks with manual and automatic transmission.