Construction Worker

Dean Snyder Construction Co • Clear Lake, IA

4d

About The Position

The Construction Worker performs a wide variety of construction activities requiring varied experience and skill in one trade area, dexterous use of hands and tools, and the ability to work without close supervision. The role may assist Skilled Construction Workers with concrete, steel, or carpentry work. It is the second level of an eight-level construction series. Unlike a Laborer, this role requires the skill to perform craftwork in one particular area, such as carpentry, concrete, or structural steel. Unlike a Skilled Construction Worker, it does not require the higher skill level and broader knowledge needed to perform tasks in two or more specialized areas. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work may include concrete, carpentry, structural steel, installation, site preparation, scaffolding, surface treatment, grinding, and demolition tasks. The worker follows company policies and processes regarding personal protective equipment, adheres to safety and incident-reporting procedures, and brings problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Field Safety Coordinator, or HR Manager. Additional duties may be assigned to support project and organizational success.

Requirements

• General knowledge of construction techniques and specific knowledge of one trade, such as concrete.
• Knowledge of equipment uses and practices, work-zone safety, OSHA job-site regulations, hand and power tool operation, company personnel policies, and applicable city, state, and federal laws.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to use construction techniques in specialized trade areas such as concrete, steel, or carpentry.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment such as skid loaders, air compressors, jackhammers, scissor lifts, and all-terrain man lifts.
• Ability to retain new information and master new craft skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive and retain work direction when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Valid driver's license.
• Frequent physical activity, including climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, and using hands.
• Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally with team assistance, up to 40 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or two years of construction-related experience with at least one year in a specialized trade area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform concrete pouring tasks, including directing concrete into forms, spreading it into inaccessible sections, and smoothing freshly poured concrete with floats, trowels, and screeds.
• Assist with constructing wood-framed structures by measuring, shaping, assembling, and fastening materials; erect structural frameworks and lay subflooring.
• Assist with structural steel construction by setting up hoisting equipment, attaching steel members to hoist cables, guiding members into position, and aligning and bolting members for permanent securing.
• Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware.
• Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete, and erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Drive stakes, stretch string lines, help set forms, and level earth to fine-grade specifications using picks, shovels, and rakes.
• Erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces as directed by the Job Superintendent or Foreman.
• Apply paint or bituminous compounds to surfaces for protection and waterproofing, and apply caulking compounds by hand or with a caulking gun.
• Grind, sand, or polish concrete, wood, and steel surfaces using abrading tools on machines.
• Perform demolition and related tasks, including sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing projections from concrete, and cutting and attaching insulating material.
• Follow company policies and processes regarding PPE and proper safety and incident-reporting procedures.
• Bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Field Safety Coordinator, or HR Manager.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support project and organizational success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed