Laborer 1 - Construction

Tepa•Shiprock Agency, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Laborer to perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, heavy construction, excavation, and demolition project sites. The Laborer may operate a variety of equipment and instruments.

Requirements

No prior experience or knowledge required
Ability to pass a required drug screen and background check
Ability to work overtime and some weekends as required
Must possess a valid driver’s license
This position may require, now or in the future, a Commercial Driver's License
Ability to gain access to military installations and facilities if applicable

Nice To Haves

Some experience operating equipment preferred, but not required
Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites preferred, but not required
Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures preferred, but not required
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
Ability to listen to and understand information and direction both verbally and in writing
Ability to learn on the job
Ability to work effectively with a team
Ability to communicate clearly

Responsibilities

Operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, and other equipment and instruments.
Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.
Controls passing traffic.
Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and equipment adjustment.
Assists Electrician with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials, tools, and supplies.
Restocks worksite supplies and materials as necessary.
Identifies and follows safe working procedures.
Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to themselves and others.
Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including, digging ditches and trenches, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, pouring concrete, setting braces to support the sides of excavations, and assisting Electricians.