General Laborer

Role Summary

The General Laborer 1 role will assist skilled trades on a variety of construction projects, including new construction and renovations. Duties include site cleanup, loading, unloading, handling and shipping materials, and other tasks as assigned.

• Assist skilled trades by loading, unloading, and distributing materials.
• Assist in dismantling and transporting construction materials.
• Collect and dispose accumulated trash on site daily.
• Perform general cleaning and trash removal for jobsite trailer.
• Clean and maintain concrete and forming tools.
• Operate pumps and equipment for site dewatering needs.
• Organize and clean conex containers and gang boxes daily.
• Serve as construction gate duty and flagging responsibilities.
• Identify materials accurately and use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Operate a buck hoist safely and effectively.
• Assist with demolition operations.
• Ensure PPE compliance and follow OSHA standards.
• Adhere to all JE Dunn safety standards.
• Expected behavioral standards:
  • Shows up and is ready to work on schedule.
  • Communicates absence or tardiness to supervisor promptly.
  • Shows respect for self and others.
  • Works safely.
  • Has a can‑do attitude.

• Perform work accurately, completely, and timely.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Identify common construction materials and equipment.
• Punctual attendance and reliability.
• Follow directions and willingness to learn.
• Complete assigned duties with minimal guidance from supervisor.
• Positive and helpful attitude.
• Build relationships and collaborate within a team.

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred).
• Equivalent relevant experience considered.

• 0–2 years commercial construction experience (Preferred).

• Lift at least 50 pounds.
• Expose to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Work non‑traditional hours.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Comfortable working at heights, narrow work spaces, and various depths (trenches).
• Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling, balancing.
• Occasional activity: sitting, viewing computer screen.
• Physical requirements may vary by project type/location.

The benefits package for this position is aligned to Skilled Trade Non‑Union. For more details, please review the benefits information.

JE Dunn Construction is an Equal Opportunity / 
Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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