Laborer Helper

Sundt Construction•Iva, SC

About The Position

Assist skilled craft workers with their assigned duties and work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. The role requires taking direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman. This is a safety-sensitive position involving adherence to safety standards and procedures and safe use of work-related tools and equipment. The job description may change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently; stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally; and use hands frequently to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
Ability to use a telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Core Curriculum and/or a high school diploma or equivalent.
Industrial or commercial construction experience: one year for Level I, two years for Level II, or three or more years.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled craft workers with their assigned duties and perform work in other crafts as appropriate to training and skills, as requested by project supervision.
Take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.
Use effective math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Eliminate waste, including waiting, rework, unnecessary transporting, material storage, and time.
Ask a supervisor before continuing when unsure about any aspect of the work or safe practices.
Learn and understand hazards related to the work.
Learn to use or operate work-related tools and equipment safely and effectively.
Look for opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods, and learn from others.
Maintain positive working relationships with all crew members.
Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.
Comply with safety standards and procedures.
Perform physical work, including moving through confined, cluttered, or uneven areas; climbing and balancing on frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
Work shifts of up to 12 hours doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.