Laborer - Fort Knox mine

Job Title: Laborer

Department/

Location:

Operations / Fort Knox mine site

Reports to: Project Manager/Crew Foreman

Normal Work Hours and Days: A normal workday consists of 10-12 hours, possibly longer depending on workload; hours and start time will vary. Night shift work required as needed.

Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary

Alaska Aggregate Products LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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The construction laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction projects. The position operates a variety of hand and power tools and cleans and prepares sites, digs trenches, sets braces to support the sides of excavations, erects scaffolding, cleans up rubble and debris, and removes waste materials. The position may assist other craft workers.

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in mining/heavy construction projects
• Operates light machinery and equipment/hand tools as required in a safe and efficient way
• Operates basic hand tools such as saws, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Operates basic power tools such as plate compactors, cement mixers, etc.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards
• Provides manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments
• Uses hand‑held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources
• Complires with company and customer policies and procedures
• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures
• Helps identify hazardous conditions on the job site
• Performs other related duties as required
• Disposes of garbage according to set policies and procedures
• Reports any damage immediately to supervisor

• Education and Experience (Minimum)
  • A valid driver license
  • 6 months of prior experience as a laborer on remote construction
• Education and Experience (Preferred)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Three or more years’ experience as a laborer on remote construction
  • MSHA certification
• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools
  • Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
  • Knowledge of and ability to maintain equipment and follow related procedures
  • Ability to perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor
  • Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand
  • Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully
  • Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
  • Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency
  • Ability to wear protective clothing
• Physical Demands

  The job requires frequent lifting 50 lbs, occasional lifting 100 lbs, carrying 10 lbs, 50 lbs, or 100 lbs, and pushing/pulling 50 lbs. Operations may involve frequent bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling as required.

• Working Conditions

  Job site environmental conditions include exposure to inclement weather, extreme cold, extreme heat, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, dust/fumes, diesel fumes, moving mechanical parts, electric shock, high exposed places, radiant energy, explosives, and toxic chemicals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.