Laborer, Construction, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Job Title

Laborer

Education

N/A

Location

Ottawa, IL 61350 US (Primary)

Career Level

Entry Level

Category

Construction

Salary Grade

Date Needed By

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Laborer

Company: Leisnoi Diversified Services, LLC

Location/Site: Ottawa, IL

Reports To: Project Manager

Employment Status: DBA Hourly, Non-Exempt

Summary

This Laborer position is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at the site. Many of the Laborer duties involve operating a variety of hand and power tools. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

The duties and responsibilities of a Laborer are all geared toward maintaining a clean, safe and efficient construction site while also supporting the overall project.

• Cleaning and preparing sites
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment
• Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures
• Digging trenches, compacting earth and back filling holes
• Operating hand tools.
• Following instructions from supervisors and implementing work plans
• Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties
• 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 security the job site on a daily basis
• Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license

Preferred qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lift heavy equipment
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to a work schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Work Context:

• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• Noise level is generally loud.
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.
• Excellent stamina is required.

Physical Demands

Individuals must have the ability to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of workday and capability to move within the field. Any person in this position needs the ability to operate any field equipment used within the construction industry. There is a requirement to traverse multiple terrain types in outdoor weather conditions along with the ability to position self in a stoop, kneel, or crouch position.

Individuals must be able to wear full construction PPE and have ability to enter confined spaces.

Leisnoi, Inc. and its family of company are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Leisnoi considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 101 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Leisnoi Corporation may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to Leisnoi Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

# of Hires Needed

3

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other