Laborer 2 - Construction

TEPA Companies•Kansas City, MO

4d•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. This is a traveling position requiring onsite presence at one of our project sites in the Midwest. Pay range: $19.81 - $27.11 per hour + per diem for travelers 95+ miles from the job site.

Requirements

2+ years of general construction experience, including exposure to carpentry, landscaping, utility work, earth work, and/or concrete work
Some experience operating equipment and hand tools
Some experience with hoisting and rigging
Exposure to trench safety, excavation safety, and other applicable safety standards
Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites
Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
Must be able to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation
Ability to work overtime and some weekends as required
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Identifies and operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, and a variety of 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 adjustment of equipment.
Assists with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials, tools, and supplies.
Restocks worksite supplies and materials as necessary.
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, but not limited to digging ditches and trenches, backfilling excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, pouring concrete, setting braces to support the sides of excavations, assisting Electricians.