Traveling Construction Laborer

Traveling Construction Laborer

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Erects and dismantles scaffolding.

* Demolishes buildings and dismantle forms, along with setting up pumps and hoses.

* Removes projections from concrete using a variety of mechanized and hand tools and equipment.

* Signals operators of construction equipment (such as cranes and diggers) to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.

* Digs trenches using spades and other equipment by ensuring that they conform to length and width specifications.

* Levels earth to fine grade specifications and ensure that extra soil / earth is stored or piled in designated areas.

* Mixes, grades, and pours concrete in appropriate quantities into existing frameworks by following provided instructions.

* Clears work sites by removing debris and hazardous materials to make them ready for construction work.

* Transports tools and equipment to and from storage areas or delivery trucks before and after each shift.

* Installs and removes barricades to provide assistance in ensuring worksite safety.

* Cleans hand tools on a regular basis and performs preventative and general maintenance on construction equipment and machinery.

* Ascertains the safety of all tools and machinery by ensuring that they are kept under lock and key and issued to authorized personnel only.

* Assists other craft workers as needed or assigned.

* Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

* May train or supervise others in job duties.

* May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.

* Industrial machine licenses (such as a forklift license) preferred.

* Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.

* TWIC card preferred.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

* High school diploma or GED preferred.

* Three or more years of Journeyman Laborer related experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

* Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

* Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.

* Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

* Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and construction industrial equipment.

* Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.

* Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.

* Ability to understand and follow directions.

* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

* Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.

* Ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must have excellent stamina.

* Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.

* Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

* Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).

* Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

* Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.

* May be exposed to loud noises.

* Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.

* May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity or cold and wet conditions.

* May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or waste.

OTHER:

* Travel may be required.

* Overtime will be required.

* Shiftwork may be required.

* Holiday and weekend work may be required.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Must possess and bring hand tools to each job site such as:

Tape Measure (30-35"), Screw driver, Pliers, Wrenches, Utility Knife, Sockets and…