General Laborer

Description

A Laborer, or General Laborer, is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. Their duties include loading and unloading tools or raw materials, assembling scaffolding or other pieces of equipment and digging or filling in pits throughout the construction process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of a laborer are all geared toward maintaining a clean, safe and efficient construction site while also supporting the overall project. The list of duties and responsibilities for a laborer on any given day may include the following:

• Cleaning and preparing construction sites.
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.
• Digging trenches, compacting earth and backfilling holes.
• Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment.
• Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.

Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Reliable transportation and a valid, Florida Driver License required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit with back at a 90-degree angle for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to look at a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
• Full dexterity of wrists and fingers required with repetitive motions.
• Ability to hear and speak on a standard telephone.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull or carry up to 25 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.