General Laborers

Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

General Laborers support the day-to-day operations of highway and heavy construction projects in the Tucson area. The work involves strenuous physical labor and may include operating hand and power tools, preparing construction sites, digging trenches, installing temporary supports, clearing debris, and assisting other craft workers. Workers help complete project activities safely and on time, follow established safety rules, and report faulty equipment or unsafe conditions to a supervisor. The position may involve outdoor work in Arizona's climate, occasional weekend or evening work depending on the project, and possible excessive hours during short durations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in highway and road construction.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for protecting people and property and promoting safety.
Strong communication and active listening skills.
Multilimbed coordination, including coordinating two or more limbs while sitting or standing.
Hearing sufficient to detect backup alarms and equipment moving on jobsites.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or a related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform strenuous manual labor on heavy highway construction projects.
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards, follow safety considerations, and avoid entering unprotected excavations.
Become familiar with the project to determine work activities.
Control traffic near and within work zones.
Signal equipment operators to assist with machinery, equipment, and material alignment and movement.
Dig ditches and trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, tampers, and rakes.
Position, join, align, and seal structural components such as concrete wall sections and pipes.
Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out construction areas.
Load, unload, identify, and distribute building materials, machinery, and tools according to project plans and specifications.
Erect and dismantle shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
Build and position concrete forms and dismantle them after use with saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Attend weekly safety meetings.
Provide support as needed to complete the job successfully, safely, and on time.
Review daily work activities and production needs with a supervisor to meet or exceed budget.
Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
Immediately report faulty equipment or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned.