Construction Laborer

Position Overview

The role of the Construction Laborer is to work with the on-site foreman and other crew members to complete various tasks related to the daily operations of a construction site.

Construction Laborer

Dubuque, IA

Construction Superintendent

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, forklifts, skid loaders, and other tools as directed by management.
• Clean and prepare construction sites as needed, including erecting scaffolding, removing and properly disposing of debris and waste materials, and digging trenches.
• Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis.
• Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment.
• Other physical duties as assigned.

• Valid driver's license
• One or more years of experience in construction
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Ability to lift heavy equipment
• Must pass drug screening

• Understanding of OSHA requirements
• The ability to read blueprints and understand details
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.

The job is performed on a construction site in the Dubuque area. Some travel may be required.

Physical demands are represented by tags Always (A), Frequently (F), Occasionally (O), Never (N).

• Willingness to travel in market based on project location (O)
• Able to work in all elements of the outdoor environment which include the heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc. (A)
• Able to access all areas of the jobsite including stairs, scaffolding, ladders, elevation changes, etc. (F)
• Capable of working in physical positions that may include kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc. (A)
• Must be able to move, carry, or position items weighing up to 75 pounds. (F)
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment. (F)
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels. (O)
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. (F)
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations. (O)
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day. (A)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. (A)
• Must have the ability to lift and carry parcels, packages, and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. (F)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. (A)

• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision/Life/Short Term Disability
• 401K + Company Match
• Robust PTO Policy

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