What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Laborer (Heavy-Civil) position at Kuesel Excavating Co.?
Job description
As a Skilled Tradesman at Kuesel, you will work in a safe and effective manner to ensure timely completion of our mass excavation and underground utility projects. Safety is our #1 priority.
Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor at construction project sites, including shovel/broom work, hand digging, trenching, and pulling and removing material.
- Lay storm drainage, sanitary sewer mains and water mains.
- Maintain a clean job site at all times. Pick up all material, tools, and small equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
- Assembling and disassembling temporary structures.
- Manage and monitor traffic control in regard to work zone regulations.
- Loading and unloading materials and supplies.
- Digging trenches, removing filling, and/or compacting earth with use of shovels and rakes.
- Reading and following construction plans and blueprints.
- Following supervisors’ instructions.
- Assist equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled craftspeople when necessary.
- Other projects or duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Construction experience: 3 years (preferred)
- Commercial drivers license (preferred)
- Must have ability to travel and have reliable transportation
- Must be available to work extended hours as required by the workload
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Basic knowledge of construction procedures, OSHA guidelines, and construction equipment, including safe operating practices
- Basic math skills
- Detail orientated, takes initiative and dependable
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in all types of terrain.
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Able to work around periodic exposures to high levels of noise, odors, gasses, dust, grease and a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Commercial construction: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Clarksville, TN 37043 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $32
