Construction Laborer

Ausland Group•Grants Pass, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Construction Laborers perform physical work supporting craft trades and fulfilling general project conditions, including organizing and cleaning construction sites. Their work helps maintain an efficient, organized crew and project site. The position involves varied tasks at projects in Southern Oregon, including working in inclement weather, near moving mechanical parts, and in loud noise levels. Compensation depends on experience, with prevailing-wage opportunities. This is a non-exempt position. Ausland’s vision is to be the Pacific Northwest’s benchmark for exceptional client outcomes and design-build excellence. Employees are expected to demonstrate the company’s values of Integration, Innovation, Stewardship, and Tenacity through their behavior. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue company hardship.

Requirements

At least two years of progressive experience in commercial construction field labor.
Supply basic hand tools, such as a hammer, demolition bar, and work bag.
Provide reliable transportation to and from assigned, varied work sites.
Ability to identify and remain aware of utilities.
Adhere to safety standards.
Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds occasionally.
Ability to sit or drive in a normal seated position for extended periods.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
Ability to communicate using spoken words.
Ability to see within normal parameters, including discernment of colors.
Ability to hear within the normal range.
Ability to move about a construction site, including climbing ladders and scaffolds and walking over uneven terrain.
Pass a drug screening test.
Valid driver’s license and reasonable driving record.
10-hour OSHA training within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Clear and prepare construction sites.
Perform selective demolition of buildings and other structures using hand tools and equipment.
Assist craft workers, including carpenters and iron workers, as directed.
Dig pits, trenches, and foundations; backfill excavations; and compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
Mobilize and organize tools, equipment, and supplies to and from construction sites.
Operate tools such as air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, rotary hammers, concrete vibrators, and shovels.
Assemble scaffolds, ladders, and other tools and equipment to provide worker access.
Position structural components such as structural steel or precast concrete.
Build, position, dismantle, and clean concrete formwork.
Shovel, mix, and place concrete.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate the alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
Mix ingredients to create compounds or to cover or clean surfaces.
Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces such as concrete or wood.
Lubricate, clean, and repair tools and equipment.
Direct traffic (flagging) to ensure the safety of pedestrians, motorists, and the work crew.
Climb to heights and perform work using proper safety restraints.
Clean construction sites during and at the conclusion of construction activities.
Perform other tasks as directed.