What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at McGee Construction?
McGee Construction, LLC
Job Title: General Laborer
Location: McGee Construction HQ - 537 High Street West Gardiner, Maine 04345
Job Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities include:
- Understanding and safely following directions given by supervisors and co- workers.
- Performs hand excavation of utilities while in confined areas such as trenches.
- Assists in the installation of various underground and aboveground piping systems.
- Carrying out all greasing and fluid checks on excavation equipment as directed.
- Loading and unloading of tools, equipment and materials safely.
- Climbing a ladder to enter and exit underground excavations and equipment.
Assisting with traffic control duties as we will train you as a flagger. - Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Written and verbal skills necessary to understand tasks assigned.
- Must be able to function safely with minimal supervision.
- Must be comfortable in working around heavy equipment and machinery. Our job sites can be very noisy and congested with other trades present.
- An OSHA 10 card will be required (training provided).
- Must have transportation to the West Gardiner office. Timely attendance and punctuality.
- Mechanical aptitude and basic tool knowledge necessary to complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to lift heavy loads continuously. Lifting, pulling and pushing are normal tasks.
- Able to stand, crouch, crawl, sit, bend, lift and carry 50 lbs. regularly up to 100 lbs. as needed.
- Must be able to work in a consistent noisy and dusty environment that requires hearing PPE to be worn the majority of the 8 to 10 workdays.
- Overtime work will be mandatory at times; weekend work will be available but not mandatory.
- Ability to work outside daily for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, heat/cold/wind/rain.
- Employees supply their own cold and wet weather gear.
Benefits
- Competitive pay / paid time off/ paid holidays / paid weekly via direct deposit
- Medical insurance with employer contribution
- 401K with employer match
- Vision, dental, long term and short-term disability insurance available
- Ability to grow with the company with training opportunities and advancement opportunities
- Year round employment opportunities
