General Laborer 1

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Sioux Falls, SD

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer 1 assists skilled trades and craftspeople on construction projects, including new construction, renovations, and other project types. The role involves using a variety of tools and specialized equipment, and may include site cleanup; loading, unloading, handling, and distributing materials and fixtures; and other assigned tasks. Specific tasks vary by project, project type, and construction phase. The laborer follows directions and refers exceptions to a supervisor. The stated career path is General Laborer 2. The role supports JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The position requires reliable attendance, safe work practices, respect for others, timely communication about absences or tardiness, and a positive, helpful attitude. Project-specific work and physical requirements may vary by project type and location.

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment.
Punctual attendance and reliability.
Ability to follow directions and willingness to learn.
Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance from a supervisor.
Positive and helpful attitude.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
Reliable transportation.
Comfort working at heights, in narrow workspaces, and at various depths, including trenches.
Must comply with PPE requirements and applicable OSHA and JE Dunn safety standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Apprentice, vocational, technical, or trade training.
0–2 years of commercial construction experience.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled trades by loading, unloading, and distributing materials as assigned.
Assist with dismantling and transporting construction materials.
Collect and dispose of accumulated trash on and around the jobsite daily.
Perform general cleaning and trash removal for the jobsite trailer.
Clean and maintain concrete and forming tools.
Operate pumps and equipment for site dewatering needs.
Organize and clean conex containers and gang boxes daily.
Perform construction gate duty and flagging responsibilities.
Identify materials accurately and use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Operate a buck hoist safely and effectively.
Assist with demolition operations.
Comply with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, OSHA standards, and JE Dunn safety standards.
Follow directions, refer exceptions to a supervisor, and work collaboratively with the team.
Report for scheduled work on time and communicate absences or tardiness to a supervisor as early as possible.