What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Laborer position at Seretta Construction?
We are currently seeking a qualified person to fill the position of Construction Laborer. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining various machines, load and unload frequently heavy materials, and follow directions from supervisors. To do well in this role you should be physically fit, reliable, and be a hard worker.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operate and care for construction equipment and machines.
- Help equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary.
- Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
- Load or unload construction materials.
- Follow instructions from supervisors.
- Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
- Perform site clean-up.
- Repeated standing, bending, pushing and pulling for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day.
- Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
- Ability to work in all weather.
- Workers must be punctual and reliable.
- Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
- Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.
- Experience as a general laborer in the construction industry is a plus.
Education and Experience:
- Prior job experience preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment.