What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at Maxwell Construction?
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.
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.
