Construction Laborer

Job Title: Construction Laborer

Location: Dubuque, IA

Reports To: Construction Superintendent

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The role of the Construction Laborer is to work with the on-site foreman and other crew members to complete various tasks related to the daily operations of a construction site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, forklifts, skid loaders, and other tools as directed by management.
• Clean and prepare construction sites as needed, including erecting scaffolding,removing and properly disposing of debris and waste materials, and digging trenches.
• Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis.
• Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment.
• Other physical duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license
• One or more years of experience in construction
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Ability to lift heavy equipment
• Must pass drug screening

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of OSHA requirements
• The ability to read blueprints and understand details
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.

WORK LOCATION:

The job is performed on a construction site in the (Dubuque) area. Some travel may be

required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described 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.

Always (A), Frequently (F), Occasionally (O), Never (N)

• Willingness to travel in market based on project location (O)
• Able to work in all elements of the outdoor environment which include the heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc. (A)
• Able to access all areas of the jobsite including stairs, scaffolding, ladders, elevation changes, etc. (F)
• Capable of working in physical positions that may include kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc. (A)
• Must be able to move, carry, or position items weighing up to 75 pounds. (F)
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment. (F)
• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels. (O)
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. (F)
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations. (O)
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day. (A)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. (A)
• Must have the ability to lift and carry parcels, packages, and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. (F)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. (A)

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision/Life/Short Term Disability
• 401K + Company Match
• Robust PTO Policy