What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Laborer position at Petra Construction Corporation?
Petra Construction Corporation, a mid-sized general contracting/construction management firm based in North Haven, CT, is seeking an experienced Skilled Laborer to physically assist carpenters and site supervisors in the performance of construction activities.
Essential duties include but are not limited to:
- Moving/loading/unloading construction materials;
- Final cleaning of small rooms or areas;
- General rough carpentry to assist with building protection or erecting temporary protection;
- Sweeping and general job site cleanup;
- Maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Requirements
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.
- Knowledge of carpentry machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to:
- Report to work as scheduled and on time;
- Communicate effectively:
- Work well with others;
- Follow directions;
- Perform physically-demanding work;
- Learn new things;
- Observe Company and customer safety and security policies and procedures;
- Work throughout the State of Connecticut.
- OSHA 10 certification is a plus.
- Prior experience assisting a mason is desirable.
If offered employment:
- Must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical exam, drug screen and background check.
Employee benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision insurances, health savings account, life and disability insurances, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid holidays and educational assistance.
Petra Construction Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents performance of the work involved, or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut.
