What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Laborer position at Vigen Construction?
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JOB OVERVIEW:
This safety-sensitive position works on construction projects, usually working in utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where the demands require varied experience and an ability to work without close supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line.
- Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms.
- Positions rebar and ties.
- Smooths and finishes freshly-poured cement or concrete.
- Erects scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
- Safely operates hand and power tools.
- Protects surfaces by mopping, brushing, or spreading paints or other compounds.
- Applies caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices.
- Saws lumber, dismantles forms, removes projects from concrete, and mounts pipe hangers.
- Participates in demolition work.
- Maintains a clean job site by picking up all tools and equipment and by cleaning up rubble and debris.
- Assists other craft workers.
- Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
- Brings any issues or concerns to the attention of the Site Superintendent, Safety Representative, or Human Resources.
COMPETENCIES:
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Initiative
- Time management
- Verbal communications
- Adaptability
- Attendance and punctuality
- Dependability
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, employee will be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Project locations require continuous travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- One to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Forklift and/or skid-steer loader experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Year round work
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20
