Laborer

Job Summary:

Performs laboring work as required. Workers who have acquired the necessary skills and training to complete building and construction related jobs. Duties differ, but may include: pouring concrete, carpentry, using power tools, job site clean-up, erecting scaffolding and assisting specialized workers.

Description of Tasks:

• Assist Superintendent, Foreman, Carpenters, or other tradespeople on-site.
• Clean up worksites from debris and machinery.
• Handle and transport materials, i.e., cement.
• Handle power tools and materials, i.e., such as saws and drills.
• Help with setting up and transferring temporary structures, i.e., scaffolding.
• Report issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Builds forms or structures using bricks, concrete and stone, and the repair of same.
• Performs other duties as described under Helper.
• Will be expected to perform miscellaneous duties which may occur from day to day.

Position Requirements:

• Follow verbal and written directions and plans.
• Responsible for the health and safety of others. Practice good safety habits.
• Perform a variety of duties which may often change.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Knowledge of trade tools, equipment, materials, methods, and techniques
• High school diploma preferred, and on-the-job training required. May require driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, walk, and work at heights for extended periods of time.
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects while carrying tools and equipment.
• Vision – ability to see details at close range and details at a distance (naturally or
• with correction) and distinguish colors.

Environmental Conditions:

• May work outside and exposed to weather.
• Wear protective or safety equipment, i.e., safety boots/shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
  
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid Holiday
• 401(k) matching
  
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

"Maxwell Construction is an equal opportunity employer.'