Laborer 2 - Construction

TEPA Companies•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Laborer 2 performs physical labor at building, highway, heavy construction, excavation, and demolition project sites. The role may operate a variety of equipment and instruments, and includes supporting construction crews with site preparation, materials handling, traffic control, equipment signaling, and other assigned labor tasks.

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 direction 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 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 to eliminate hazards, including rubble and debris.
Control passing traffic.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate equipment alignment, movement, and adjustment.
Assist electricians with loading, transporting, and unloading materials, tools, and supplies, and furnish them as needed.
Restock worksite supplies and materials as necessary.
Identify and follow safe working procedures.
Identify and stop unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to themselves and 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.