CONSTRUCTION WORKER I

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

58d

About The Position

This an entry level position whose main emphasis is to support and assist skilled tradesmen in day to day construction activities. The work will be supervised by a foreman and to a lesser degree by the skilled workers being assisted. Support and assistance includes helping to form and place concrete, potholing utilities and serving as a spotter during excavation, assisting in backfill, grading, asphalt placement and other jobsite activities. Also maintaining barricades, signage and performing traffic control. It includes using hand tools and small machinery such as cutoff saws, jackhammers, tamps and drills. It also includes performing any other duties as needed. In addition, this position is required to report during inclement weather to assist with downed tree removal and snow and ice removal.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic construction practices/techniques including, but not limited to, concrete forming/placement, grading, and job site safety.
• Ability to perform manual labor as needed in support of construction activities.
• Ability to operate small machinery including, but not limited to, cutoff saws, jack hammers, tamps, etc., as well as hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• Construction experience

Responsibilities

• Assist concrete masons in the forming for and placement of concrete to include, but not limited to, sidewalks, curb cuts, curbing, footers, aprons, etc.
• Assist construction operators with earthmoving activities related to utilities to include, but not limited to, spotting, rough/fine grading, excavation/backfilling, tamping.
• Assist concrete masons and construction operators to establish earthwork gradients for asphalt and concrete placement.
• Operation of construction equipment to include, but not limited to, compressors, jackhammers, compactors, saws, etc. as well as hand tools.
• Perform traffic control measures for road and utility construction and maintenance projects, to include, but not limited to, barricades, cones, and signage.
• Respond to grounds emergencies as they arise to maintain safety of the campus community to include periods of inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees