Laborer 2 - Construction

Tepa Companies•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Laborer 2 to perform physical labor at building, highway, heavy construction, excavation, and demolition project sites. The position may operate a variety of equipment and instruments and supports construction crews, including electricians, with site preparation, materials, and other labor tasks. The role follows safe working procedures and identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to the employee or others.

Requirements

At least 2 years of general construction experience, including exposure to utility work, earthwork, and/or concrete work.
Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards.
Ability to work with crew members.
Ability to listen to and understand information and directions verbally and in writing.
Ability to learn on the job.
Willingness to take on job challenges.
Energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks.
Reliability, responsibility, and dependability.
Careful attention to detail and thoroughness.
Valid driver’s license.
Must pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.

Responsibilities

Identify and operate hand and power tools and construction equipment as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, skid steers, and forklifts.
Clean and prepare construction sites by removing rubble and debris and eliminating possible hazards.
Control passing traffic.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate equipment alignment, movement, and adjustment.
Assist electricians with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials, tools, and supplies.
Restock worksite supplies and materials as necessary.
Follow safe working procedures and identify and stop unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to themselves or others.
Perform other assigned physical labor, including digging ditches and trenches, backfilling excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, pouring concrete, and setting braces to support excavation sides.