What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unskilled Laborer position at Civil Constructors?
Founded in 1994, Civil Constructors, Inc. grew to be one of the premier site grading and site utility contractors in Middle Tennessee. Since day one we have focused on establishing a company of simple integrity with straightforward values and an unwavering dedication to see our project commitments through with the client’s expectations always being a priority. Come be a part of our Team!
Job Summary:
The Construction Unskilled Laborer will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers on the construction site.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists skilled workers as assigned. This may include jobs such as demolition, carrying lumber, or construction.
- Unloads materials that are delivered and distributes them to appropriate location as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications.
- Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
- Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; erecting scaffolding; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.
- Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
- Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.
- Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
- Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by foreman/superintendent.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
- Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
- Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.
Education/Experience:
- Prior job experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
- Must be able to work on Saturdays and at night, when needed. As the schedule is commonly a 6-day work week (Monday-Saturday)
Work Location
- Must have own reliable transportation to jobsite which vary within the Metro Nashville Area and surrounding counties.
Civil Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state of local laws.
What we are proud to offer you:
- Health - Dental - Vision - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Life/ADD
- 401K - Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays
- To view full list of benefits click the link : 2025 English Benefit Guide 2025 Spanish Benefit Guide
