Construction Laborer

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To perform the daily tasks required for a construction laborer to aid in the building of heavy civil construction projects. These tasks may include the use of motorized and non-motorized hand tools, equipment or measuring devices. Work includes manual labor tasks such as shoveling, raking, lifting and other various tasks

$19.00 to $30.00 per hour with potential for overtime + employer paid health benefits for employees and dependents

• Perform labor work when necessary including shoveling, raking and trenching.
• Operate non-motorized and motorized tools including compactors, saws, drills, grinders, torches, and jackhammers.
• Perform periodic inspections of equipment and tools, documenting leaks, damage, excessive wear, and other issues that could affect performance.
• Properly set up and utilize grade control devices to assist in reaching the defined grade tolerances.
• Use and understand all safety requirements of excavations and trenches.
• Accurately report to the supervisor information such as productions, load counts, hours worked, and other information.
• Utilize tools in such a manner to maintain safe operation and distances from potential hazards such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, boundary markers, utility locates, and basic plan drawings.
• Maintain work area, jobsite, vehicles and equipment in a neat, clean and organized manner.
• Inspect machines daily prior to operation for safety issues, fluid levels and wear and record results on daily inspection forms.
• Perform various tasks from aerial lifts, ladders, and personnel baskets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as the general attendance policies.
• Compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to communicate and take direction from supervisors regarding productions, safety, and best management practices.
• Ability to communicate and understand specific safety and skills training.
• Ability to travel out of town for work (if required).
• General working knowledge of safe construction practices.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule

• Preferred:
  Required High School diploma or GED.

• Laborers are subject to repetitive tasks including vibration, shaking and bouncing
• Work functions require the ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to push/pull equipment parts or materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift/carry equipment parts or materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb into and out of equipment
• Ability to reach above head and 6-inches with fine gross motor skill.
• Ability to shovel or rake while performing daily duties.
• Ability to work 8-12 hour shifts

• Outside work exposed to variant weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow) and muddy ground condition as well as exposure to dusty environments

is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.

Zak Dirt, Inc. Participates in the E-Verify program to verify employment eligibility of our employees. E-Verify compares information provided on the Form I-9 to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm an individual’s eligibility to work in the US.