Union Laborer

Seniority Level
None

Industry
Construction

Employment Type
Full-time

Job Functions
Union Laborer

Job description

The Construction Laborer will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers on the construction site.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assists skilled workers as assigned. This may include jobs such as cleaning and preparing construction sites.
Load/Unload materials that are delivered such as bags of cement and distributes them to appropriate location as identified by foreman, supervisor, project manager, or specifications.
Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers such as mixing cement or preparing flooring for installation.
Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; erecting scaffolding; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.
Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.
Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
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:

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
Must be able to work some Saturdays and at night, when needed.