Construction Worker

Job Overview

We are looking for adaptable, driven individuals who desire to be part of a dynamic team with company values centered around teamwork, ownership, and professionalism.

Responsible for performing a wide variety of duties and tasks involving physical labor that support construction and construction maintenance projects; operating various power tools and equipment; preparing and maintaining work sites; handling various materials; assisting trade and craft team members and supervisory personnel; communicating and collaborating with other team members, subcontractors and clients; supporting and adhering to all company safety, operating and regulatory compliance-focused policies and practices.

• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of the company’s commitment to a safe working environment.
• Depending upon the M-K Group to which the Laborer is assigned, may perform a wide variety of duties in support of construction, concrete construction and construction maintenance projects.
• Actively supports communications and relationship building activities with clients and subcontractors; assists in building trust and confidence by exhibiting professional, competent and friendly image.
• Proactively, professionally and with a team-focused attitude collaborates and communicates with construction site teams, management and supervisory personnel and team members throughout the company to integrate activities and achieve goals.
• Complies with established company operating policies and procedures in order to maintain adequate controls and to support the adherence to outside regulatory requirements.
• Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of sexual harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place.
• Responds to inquiries or requests relating to his/her particular area within given time frames and within established policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Basic reading, writing, and grammar skills; fundamental interpersonal relations and communications skills; proficient skills associated with the safe and proper use of various construction tools and equipment; general knowledge of various construction processes requiring labor support; in depth understanding of M-K safety policies and practices supporting a committed safety culture and safe working environment; collaborative and generative attitudes and abilities toward working as part of a team;

visual and auditory skills.

• A High School Diploma or GED; general training and education focused on the use of construction tools, equipment and construction labor activities preferred.
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience in comparable positions.

• Physical demands:
  The Laborer position is physical in nature and requires significant use of arms, legs and general body movements such as lifting, climbing, walking, stooping, balancing and handling of materials. The lifting requirement is up to 50 lbs. The incumbent must exhibit proficient manual dexterity and coordination.
• Work Environment:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

• Wide variety of construction-related machinery, equipment and tools
• Telephone

Any or all of the components of this Job Description may be revised, in whole or part, at any time.

The Frederick-based company with excellent benefits, including drug‑free workplace, health, dental and disability insurance, employer‑matched 401(k), paid time off, and more. Salary based on experience.