What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Laborer - Raleigh, NC position at The Beaver Companies?
The Construction Laborer will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers on the construction site. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our construction sites located in our Southeast Region, in/near Raleigh, North Carolina.
Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities
- Effectively clean and prepare construction sites, identifying and eliminating potential hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
- Perform all duties with a strong commitment to safety, always adhering to best practices and safety guidelines.
- Engage in various groundwork activities, including grading work using hand tools, installing erosion and sediment controls, utility installation, and working in and around trenches. Provide signals to equipment operators to facilitate seamless operations.
- Safely control traffic near, in, or around work zones to protect both workers and the public.
- Work both independently and collaboratively within a team, contributing positively to group efforts and project success.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Skills & Requirements
- Ability to identify and address unsafe conditions promptly.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening.
- Exhibit a high level of dependability, ensuring consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintain a safe working environment, working steadily to produce quality results.
- Ability to adapt to flexible work schedule, including overtime and weekend work as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors in various environmental conditions doing strenuous physical activity.
Education & Experience
- At least one year of construction experience preferred.
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunities for training and skill development
- Potential for career advancement within the company
- Health benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Housing provided for out-of-town travelers
- Per diem provided for locations more than 55 miles from home
- Overtime compensation paid at an above-industry standard rate
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time in outdoor weather, and must have the ability to bend, sit, stoop, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, work on uneven terrain, and lift up to 50 pounds consistently. The employee must have the ability to work comfortably and safely at heights on all types of structures and must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment provided by the company. The workplace is an outdoor construction project site with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, pollen, insects, and chemicals. The employee may be exposed to concrete dusty inclement weather conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibrations, and a variety of petroleum products.
Equal Opportunity
The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
