General Laborer
Job Responsibilities
- Clean the construction site before the general crew is supposed to arrive, eliminating any debris that could pose potential hazards
- Control traffic that might be around the construction site by posting signs indicating people are working and redirecting any vehicles to side roads
- Unload materials from trucks and place them at the proper location on the site; distribute materials to contractors
- Perform numerous types of manual labor, including digging trenches to lay down piping and mixing concrete inside a portable cement mixer
- Maintain all pieces of equipment by routinely inspecting machinery, conducting repairs, and ordering replacements when necessary
- Provide any assistance to the contractors when asked
- Conduct inspections once a project is complete and walk through the premises of the construction site to ensure everything meets the desired specifications before showing it to the client
- Assist specialty craft workers, such as roofers and painters, with any tasks they might need
Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:
- Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Previous experience working on construction sites
- Understanding of and willingness to abide by all safety protocols
- Ability to pass a drug check
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- High school diploma is an asset
- Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment
- Previous construction experience preferred